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assessment, Design, engineering, ergo program, Industrial, Manual handling, News

Our stories: Ergonomics case study in manufacturing

This is a story about how our ergonomists helped employees at a brand new line in a light assembly setting. Before we were brought in, several employees had reported discomfort in the back, neck, shoulder, and hand/arm areas. The EH&S Manager (we’ll call her Sonya) asked us to investigate and provide recommendations. Analysis method Josie […]

best practices, Ergo at home, leisure, News, techniques, tools

Tree cutting, ergonomically

This month, many of us are embarking on a physical activity for which we have little or no training; we’ll be heading into the woods to cut down a tree. We thought we’d share some “ergonomics” insights with you. (Perhaps you use an artificial tree, or you buy from a tree lot, or you don’t […]

13 Dec, 21

assessment, best practices, CDA, ergo program, Industrial, intern, interns, mentor, mentor, mentors, PDA

A day in the lives of two ergonomists

Taylor'd Ergonomics uses novice ergonomists to leverage the experience of our experienced ergonomists, using our "On-Site Ergo +" program.

06 Dec, 21

assessment, injury, Office Ergo

You had an ergonomics assessment done at your office workstation, but you’re still uncomfortable. Was it done properly?

A full office ergonomics assessment should result in improvided comfort. This article describes how a full assessment is conducted, and when it might not result in improvement.

29 Nov, 21

assessment, Employment, ergo program, intern, mentor, News, professional development, training

So you’re hiring a new ergonomist…What equipment does an ergonomist need?

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about our hiring process. After we’ve selected an ergonomist, we need to equip them. Here is what we provide, and train them to use: Annually-calibrated force gauge, pinch gauge, and grip dynamometers, and various custom-made attachments. Stopwatches, tape measure, and pedometer (measuring wheel). A backpack to carry all […]

22 Nov, 21

ergo program, legislation, safety

Does your safety coordinator “do” ergonomics?

It might surprise you to learn that most of our clients have full-time safety coordinators. And yet, when you look at job postings for safety positions, many of them identify “ergonomics” as one of the job responsibilities. Given that strain/sprain injuries account for the majority of incidents and the majority of WSIB costs, you’d think […]

15 Nov, 21

assessment, CDA, ergo program, mentor, mentor, mentors, News, professional development

Hiring an ergonomist? Here’s how.

One of the best features of our “on-site ergo” program is that it offers vetted and trained ergonomists. If your organization is looking to hire an ergonomist, here is some insight into how we recruit, select, and train great ones. Recruitment If you’re considering hiring a novice ergonomist in 2022, you should know that they […]

08 Nov, 21

assessment, ergo program, productivity, Quality

Things that might keep you up at night

You know that strains and sprains are the most common injury in your organization, but you don’t know where to begin. So you dig a bit and you identify the three jobs that have been associated with the most injuries. Congratulations – you now have three more projects to work on. Where do you go […]

Our stories: Ergonomics case study in manufacturing

Tree cutting, ergonomically

A day in the lives of two ergonomists

You had an ergonomics assessment done at your office workstation, but you’re still uncomfortable. Was it done properly?

So you’re hiring a new ergonomist…What equipment does an ergonomist need?

Does your safety coordinator “do” ergonomics?

Hiring an ergonomist? Here’s how.

Things that might keep you up at night

What is ergonomics?

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