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best practices, ergo program, Industrial, legislation, Manual handling, News, safety, techniques, training

Should ergonomics training be provided regularly? If so, why?

Basic employee ergonomics training, as we described in a previous blog should be provided upon hire. But after that, do employees need ergonomics training? We argue that, yes, training should be provided regularly. Here’s why: Orientation is a blur. (“The mind can only absorb as much as the butt can endure,” or so said P. […]

13 Sep, 21

Office Ergo, training

What do all those levers actually do?

At the end of our workshops, our feedback form asks participants to identify the most useful part of the training. A recent Office Ergo participant said she was happy to learn “what all those levers actually do.” I’m betting that most office workers can identify the lever that raises or lowers the seat. If you […]

06 Sep, 21

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, Industrial, Manual handling, training

How do lifting straps work?

Have you ever wondered how lifting straps work? Before I hired movers, I had never seen lifting straps in use, but when I did see them, I was incredibly impressed. The straps acted almost as an extension of the movers’ arms, much like the driver of an excavator operates the bucket. I’ve since purchased lifting […]

30 Aug, 21

best practices, News, Office Ergo, training

How to make your “how to adjust” poster pop

When you introduce a new piece of equipment, such as a platform, hoist, or even office furniture, you need to let people know how to use it. But let’s face it, it’s not easy to get people to read the manual. Who wants to waste time on boring stuff that is typically written in another […]

23 Aug, 21

ergonomics of ergonomics, Industrial, Manual handling, News, PDA

Why do we use analog force gauges?

by Danielle Hiltz As ergonomists, one of the most frequently used tools in our tool kit is the force gauge. We use it to measure push and pull forces, and object weights. Therefore, when it comes time to purchase one, we have to carefully consider whether to go with a digital or analog instrument. If […]

16 Aug, 21

Ergo at home, injury, News, Office Ergo, research

Why does my neck hurt when I use a laptop?

by Kirsten Fradgley Did you know that 71% of Canadians own a laptop, and the average Canadian spends 4.2 hours every day using a laptop? Some of us spend 8 hours every day, working on a laptop for work. The continuous use of a laptop in a conventional desk set up (laptop placed on top […]

09 Aug, 21

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, injury, Manual handling, productivity

What are the benefits of keeping your workspace organized?

by Dennis Larson I’m not sure if this happens to everyone, but over time we seem to gather more and more stuff that takes up space in the garage, closets, sheds, and cupboards. I’ve seen this happen to my grandparents, my parents, and now it’s happening to me. In my experience, the most commonly-used items […]

03 Aug, 21

cognitive, Design, Office Ergo, research, techniques

QWERTY is a word, and sometimes a philosophy

Scrabble is a great rainy-day cottage activity, and one that I can occasionally win, so we play it a lot. The next time you’re stuck with a Q and can’t find a U, try for QWERTY, which apparently is a word. The QWERTY keyboard is named for the five top left characters on the letter […]

Should ergonomics training be provided regularly? If so, why?

What do all those levers actually do?

How do lifting straps work?

How to make your “how to adjust” poster pop

Why do we use analog force gauges?

Why does my neck hurt when I use a laptop?

What are the benefits of keeping your workspace organized?

QWERTY is a word, and sometimes a philosophy

What is ergonomics?

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