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Jun, 23
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May, 23
Ergonomics: A Powerful Tool for Inclusive Workplaces
Creating inclusive workplaces that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is vital for organizational success. Ergonomics, the science of optimizing human performance and well-being in the workplace, can play a significant role in supporting DEI initiatives. This article explores how ergonomists and their assessment tools can enhance inclusivity and help organizations design jobs that accommodate […]
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May, 23
The importance of ergonomics: How one inch can make a difference in workplace safety and performance
Did you know that the placement of your keyboard and mouse can have a significant impact on your physical health and work performance? In industrial workplaces, the locations of conveyors, boxes, parts, and tools have similar effects. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of ergonomics and how even a small difference in reach or […]
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Apr, 23
The wheel on the bus
We have worked with bus drivers extensively over the years, and it is surprising how a small adjustment can significantly improve their driving comfort. Bus seats typically offer more adjustability than a typical office chair, which means that if the driver takes the time to adjust it, the “ergonomics” of the workstation can be quite […]
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Apr, 23
20 Questions for Supervisors, to uncover the cost of ergonomics issues
Supervisors are an untapped resource of information about the costs associated with ergonomics issues. These questions can help you to understand how an ergo intervention might save the company money.
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Apr, 23
How can PCDAs save you money?
(Would you rather watch than read? Video version here: https://youtu.be/1euljH9RrRw ) Physical and cognitive demands analyses (PCDAs), in contrast to ergo assessments, provide only a summary of job requirements. They don’t include an analysis of injury risk or recommendations to reduce those risks. So technically, they don’t directly result in improvements to a job. How could […]
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Mar, 23
How does an employee ergo survey help?
We use surveys to gather information from people we do not have an opportunity to meet personally, perhaps because they work on other shifts, or in remote locations. We also use surveys when we want to give people time to consider their responses. This article focuses on the value of pre-assessment surveys in an industrial environment.
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Feb, 23
More than one way to skin a cat and [do other things too]
Ewwww! I don’t like that metaphor either. But gore aside, workers often find the “best way” to do a task. And ergonomists are sometimes asked to evaluate alternative methods. How do we do this? We use objective analysis tools to compare methods. Some ergonomists use motion capture tools, which evaluate how much time is spent […]