Sonographer Work Health and Safety
Work health and safety is an extremely important issue for ASA members because sonographers deal with a variety of physical and emotional pressures as part of their everyday practice. Every few years the ASA distributes a survey to members in order to build a snapshot of WHS in our profession and based on the results and findings, deliver valuable insights to help us develop resources to better support sonographers in their role.
The reports below examine sonographer workflow and volume, experiences and reporting of physical pain, impact on mental health and burnout as well as available support systems.
The 2023 ASA Work Health and Safety survey has been completed, and the report is now available. You can view the latest ASA WH&S Report below, along with previous reports and WH&S resources to provide support where needed:
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2023 | WH&S Report (Summary)
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2023 | WH&S Report (Full)
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2021 | WH&S Report (within Soundeffects news)
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2014 | WH&S Report
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2006 | WH&S Report
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1999 | WH&S Report
Webinars
Education Video
Posters
- Posture is important for sonographers
- Stretching in the work place - Back and Neck
- Stretching in the work place - Arms and Shoulders
SDMS also has a valuable resource for sonographers
- BEYOND BLUE | Mental Wellbeing Resources
- BLACK DOG INSTITUTE | Resources for health professionals
- THIS WAY UP | Check your levels of stress, anxiety, and depression
- AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY | Find a Psychologist
- HEAD TO HEALTH | Australian Government mental health support
- THE ESSENTIAL NETWORK (TEN) | e-health hub developed for health care professionals to manage burnout and maintain good mental health
- NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH ALLIANCE | Help sheet on rural mental health services
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION (NZ) | Mauri Tū Mauri Ora
- BLACK DOG INSTITUTE | Accredited webinars for health professionals
- MELON | NZ government app to help with mental health and wellness
- NSW GOVERNMENT | Health Independent and professional wellbeing advice line for health workers
- THIS WAY UP | Expert tips and free online tools to help you navigate a challenging time
- THE LOWDOWN | Direct and devoted resource to depression and anxiety in NZ
- HEADSPACE | Mindfulness for your everyday life
- SMILING MIND | Practical tools to support good mental health
- GROOV | Platform that gives you the tools you need to thrive at home and at work
Australian crisis hotlines
- BEYOND BLUE | 1800 512 348 | www.beyondblue.org.au
- LIFELINE | 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au – A crisis support and suicide prevention service for all Australians
- SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE | 1300 659 467 | www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au – A free service for people who are suicidal, caring for someone who is suicidal, bereaved by suicide or are health professionals supporting people affected by suicide Australia wide
New Zealand crisis hotlines
- LIFELINE | 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
- THE LOWDOWN | 0800 111 757 | www.thelowdown.co.nz
- SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE | 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- HEALTHLINE | 0800 611 116
- SAMARITANS | 0800 726 666
