injury

11 Nov, 24

cost-justification, ergo program, injury, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality

2025: The year of proving that ergo works

As we approach the end of the year, many safety leaders are planning initiatives and budgets for 2025. In most organizations, strains and sprains are the leading type of injury, and therefore many safety leaders are thinking about how to focus on these next year. At Taylor’d Ergo, we’ve pledged that next year will be […]

20 Oct, 24

ergo program, Industrial, injury, News, productivity, Quality, return-to-work, safety

Is your MSD prevention program working? Five key ergonomics metrics

This article outlines five key metrics HR professionals can use to measure the success of ergonomics programs, focusing on injury reduction, productivity, work quality, employee satisfaction, and cost savings.

Mind-blowing statistics about MSDs in 2023

07 Oct, 24

injury, News

Mind-blowing numbers about MSDs

The 2024 CRE-MSD conference highlighted key trends in musculoskeletal disorders, emphasizing the importance of data-driven prevention strategies and proactive ergonomics to reduce both direct and indirect workplace injury costs.

23 Sep, 24

assessment, injury, Office Ergo, training

Are your office employees sore, tired, or grumpy?

An effective in-house ergonomics program doesn’t just prevent injuries—it also boosts productivity, reduces absenteeism, and enhances employee morale. Proactively addressing ergonomics concerns ensures your workforce stays healthy, engaged, and efficient.

22 Jul, 24

best practices, Driving, health care, Industrial, injury, Manual handling, strength, stretching, techniques, wellness

Got back pain? Ergonomics solutions for back pain

If you end most work days with a crick in your back, you’re not alone. Most of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives, and once we’ve had it once, we’ll be susceptible to recurrences. But back pain is not an inevitable consequence of work. And ergonomists know a lot about […]

27 May, 24

assessment, best practices, Industrial, injury, legislation, Manual handling, safety

Enhancing material handling safety: Insights from the Webinar about MLITSD’s 2024-2025 Campaign

Callum and Carrie participated in last week’s webinar, hosted by WSPS and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD). The webinar was aimed at helping companies and safety managers prepare for the Ministry’s current (April 2024-March 31, 2025) material handling focus. Here’s what we learned, and how we can help. Struck by […]

Image showing many hands working together with "diversity and ergo" text

08 Apr, 24

anthropometry, best practices, DEI, injury, News

Ergonomics solutions for a diverse workforce: Strategies for inclusivity

How can HR professionals ensure that ergonomics solutions accommodate the diverse needs of employees with varying abilities and preferences? We have been hearing a lot recently about DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion); how does this initiative relate to ergonomics? In ergonomics, we try to fit the work or task to the worker. Diversity is all […]

18 Mar, 24

ergo program, injury, PDA, return-to-work, safety

How safety programs benefit from a part-time ergonomist

I’ve seen a lot of postings for Health and Safety jobs lately, some of which include “ergonomics” responsibilities such as completing physical demands analyses or manual handling assessments. Safety professionals who have an ergo background could certainly fulfil these responsibilities. However, once in the role, we’ve noticed that safety/ergo professionals tend to be consumed with […]

injury

2025: The year of proving that ergo works

Is your MSD prevention program working? Five key ergonomics metrics

Mind-blowing numbers about MSDs

Are your office employees sore, tired, or grumpy?

Got back pain? Ergonomics solutions for back pain

Enhancing material handling safety: Insights from the Webinar about MLITSD’s 2024-2025 Campaign

Ergonomics solutions for a diverse workforce: Strategies for inclusivity

How safety programs benefit from a part-time ergonomist

What is ergonomics?

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