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A sit/stand option does not require “prolonged standing”

In the media, I’ve seen “pushback” on standing workstations, claiming that “prolonged standing” is no better than prolonged sitting. I agree that prolonged standing can have harmful effects, although I would not say that it is worse than prolonged sitting. Further, I do not believe that the widely promoted “sit-stand stations” were meant to promote […]
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Are you in compliance with the “MOL Approved Ergonomic Guidelines”?

We recently came across a job posting for an ergonomist. (No, we’re not looking for a job—we just like to know what’s going on.) The job responsibilities included “evaluating…parts as well as assembly processes to ensure that they are in compliance with Ministry of Labour’s approved Ergonomic Guidelines.” We were startled! The MOL has “approved” […]
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08 Feb, 16

Feb 29 is International RSI Awareness Day

Have you heard that “RSI awareness day” is February 29, 2016? Wondering how to use this day to raise the awareness of ergonomics at your company?  “Awareness” is often a huge focus during the launch of an ergo program, but efforts sometimes wane over time. Even well-established ergonomics programs, with full-time ergonomists, need to boost […]
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