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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

25 Oct, 21

assessment, CDA, Design, engineering, ergo program, Industrial, injury, PDA, productivity, return-to-work, training

12 questions to help you identify ergo program goals for next year

It’s planning time, so we’ve put together a dozen questions that will help you to focus your ergonomics initiatives in the coming year. We audit ergonomics programs, so if you’d like more help setting some ergo goals, give us a call. Of all the injuries that happen in your facility, what percentage were strains and […]

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Look serious and carry a clipboard

Someone once said that you can “go anywhere if you look serious and carry a clipboard”. If you’ve ever seen an ergonomist in a workplace wearing a tool pouch or a backpack, you may have wondered what’s in the bag. Kirsten made a video to let you in on our secrets. As for the […]

Our stories: Ergonomics case study in manufacturing

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?

Hiring an ergonomist? Here’s how.

Things that might keep you up at night

12 questions to help you identify ergo program goals for next year

Look serious and carry a clipboard

What is ergonomics?

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