Industrial

01 Aug, 22

anthropometry, Design, engineering, Industrial

Just one quick question: What height…?

What height should this work bench be? This is a simple enough question, but getting to the answer is remarkably complex. The best height for a task depends on: The effort required. Heavier work should be lower than elbow height, whereas lighter work should be at elbow height. The precision required. If you need to […]

20 Jun, 22

assessment, health care, Industrial, Manual handling, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality

more than chair people

Every occupation has a stereotypical application; ergonomists have been associated with chairs. At a party, if we tell someone what we do, the next question will almost always be about chairs “and stuff”. Although we do office assessments, we also do much more technical work. Ergonomics, the study of work, is a science and an […]

13 Jun, 22

assessment, best practices, ergo program, ergonomics of ergonomics, Industrial, News, safety

Rules of ergo-engagement: How to brainstorm

How the rules of brainstorming apply to ergonomics

06 Jun, 22

best practices, ergo program, Industrial, Manual handling, News, PPE, tools, training

Exoskeletons…not just for beetles anymore

We have acquired a back exoskeleton for trials, and we have been toting it around to our regular clients to see how and where it works best. This particular model is the LiftSuit by Auxivo, and it was generously provided on a trial by DKY Group (www.dky-group.com). The Liftsuit is a “passive” exoskeleton, which means […]

23 May, 22

anthropometry, Industrial, Manual handling, News, tools

Crazy little things called gloves

The skin on our bare hands provides an ideal grip for handling most objects in day-to-day life. Our palms and fingers are relatively tough, grippy, and sensitive to heat and pressure. For many tasks, bare-handed is the way to go. Most people can’t imagine wearing gloves to type, use a pen, brush our teeth or […]

02 May, 22

assessment, Industrial, injury, News, research

Summary of “Recent Advancements in Ergonomics Analysis Tools for Upper Extremity Tasks” webinar

by Alex DaRosa This April 28, 2022 webinar, hosted by the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) and facilitated by Dr. Jim Potvin of Potvin Biomechanics, provided updates on the most recent advancements in analysis tools for upper extremity tasks. Dr. Potvin provided details and demonstrations of the latest versions of assessment tools that he has […]

18 Apr, 22

assessment, ergo program, heat stress, Industrial, legislation, News

Preventing heat stress starts with a plan

A heavy equipment manufacturer recognized that workers in the facility were at risk of heat-related illness during the summer months, but management was not sure of the best approach for addressing the risk. A manager in the facility, who had worked with Taylor’d Ergo in a previous job, recommended us for the project. A call […]

28 Mar, 22

ergo program, Industrial, News, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality, safety

Corporate culture, employee engagement, wellness, and ergonomics

I’ve been hearing a lot about corporate culture, employee engagement, and wellness lately. And I wonder why ergonomics isn’t included in that buzz. Corporate culture refers to the basic assumptions that workers acquire over time about how their employer deals with internal and external problems. It affects how people interact, what resistance they face during […]

Just one quick question: What height…?

more than chair people

Rules of ergo-engagement: How to brainstorm

Exoskeletons…not just for beetles anymore

Crazy little things called gloves

Summary of “Recent Advancements in Ergonomics Analysis Tools for Upper Extremity Tasks” webinar

Preventing heat stress starts with a plan

Corporate culture, employee engagement, wellness, and ergonomics

What is ergonomics?

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