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11 Sep, 15

Ergo training prevents injuries (Sneak preview of one of our ergo conference presentations)

If you haven’t registered for the October 5-8 Association of Canadian Ergonomists conference, it’s not too late – in fact, the early registration deadline has been extended to Monday, Sept 15! Click here to register for the conference, being held in Waterloo, ON. We are presenting two papers there. Josie will be presenting a “reject conveyor” case […]
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04 Aug, 15

Get ahead of the MOL’s September Material Handling Blitz with Ergonomics training

If you’re part of the “industrial sector” then you may be aware that the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) is planning another focus on material handling, for September 14-October 23 this year. Now is the time to proactively address this potential hazard. The blitz focus is expected to include: Lifting devices Manual handling procedure Mobile/transport […]
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20 Jul, 15

Armrests can help or hinder – find out why

We are often asked about how important armrests are. The market is cluttered and confused with mixed messages on this chair feature. You can buy chairs with highly adjustable armrests, and you can even buy armrests that attach to a work table. Are they helpful? Necessary? We have often found that people are happiest when their […]
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01 Jul, 15

Universal design: Food for thought

Have you ever bought a package of “easy-open” food product that wasn’t “easy” at all? Universal design (UD) refers to ideas that are “meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to older people, people without disabilities, and people with disabilities”. Ergonomics refers to designing work for people, so clearly there is […]
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