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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 […]

26 May, 22

ergo program, exercise, injury, News, stretching, training, wellness

Something so strong: Does strength training have a place at work?

By Kendra Squire, Ergo Intern Many of you have participated in a workplace stretching program. Typically, a stretching program involves 5-10 minutes of warming up and stretching at the beginning of every shift. But what if I told you that stretching might not be the best approach to injury prevention? Research on the prevention of […]

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 […]

16 May, 22

best practices, Ergo at home, interns, News, tools

What is the most ergonomic method to pull weeds?

what is the most ergonomic way to pull weeds?

09 May, 22

assessment, injury, Manual handling, News

What is a risk index?

We are often asked the question, “Is this job safe?” The client wants to know if workers are at a high risk of strain or sprain injury and, if so, what they could do to mitigate the risk. If the job is acceptable as it is, they likely want to prioritize resources elsewhere. Some ergonomists […]

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 […]

25 Apr, 22

best practices, ergo program, News, professional development, research, training

What does an ergonomist do, behind the scenes?

When we work on-site with clients, we most often book full days, so we arrive in the morning when you do, and we leave at the end of the day. We collect data, facilitate meetings, analyse data, and write our reports, on-site. Employees often ask us where we go on the days that we are […]

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 […]

Exoskeletons…not just for beetles anymore

Something so strong: Does strength training have a place at work?

Crazy little things called gloves

What is the most ergonomic method to pull weeds?

What is a risk index?

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

What does an ergonomist do, behind the scenes?

Preventing heat stress starts with a plan

What is ergonomics?

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