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You know you need an ergonomist when…

Why do clients call us? Typically, organizations call us: when they need to build a library of physical and cognitive demands analyses after employees report discomfort or injury that they attribute to a job when the supervisor, HR Manager, JHSC, and Safety Professional are not able to identify a practical solution to the concern when […]

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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 […]

best practices, Ergo at home, leisure, News, techniques, tools

Tree cutting, ergonomically

This month, many of us are embarking on a physical activity for which we have little or no training; we’ll be heading into the woods to cut down a tree. We thought we’d share some “ergonomics” insights with you. (Perhaps you use an artificial tree, or you buy from a tree lot, or you don’t […]

29 Nov, 21

News, assessment, Employment, ergo program, intern, mentor, 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

News, assessment, CDA, ergo program, mentor, mentor, mentors, 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 […]

01 Nov, 21

News, best practices, Ergo at home, lighting, sleep

Falling back should be easy: 4 tips for adjusting to longer nights

Some of us look forward to the fall time change…that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning is more than welcome! But so much darkness every day can be difficult, regardless of what the clock says at sun up and sun down. Did you know that the days get shorter by 3 minutes per day […]

17 Oct, 21

News, best practices, Industrial, techniques

I have a smart, bad dog…what does that have to do with ergonomics?

Dogs are smart, and they learn just like people learn. We taught our border collie cross, Ursa to ring a bell on our door when she wants to be let out. Smart, right? And she knows where the boundaries of her electronic fence are. But she WILL NOT walk on a leash. Why is that? […]

09 Oct, 21

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Ergonomists giving thanks….and have you ever seen a turkini?

This photo shows my mom, preparing the thanksgiving turkey several years ago. I don’t remember whose idea it was, but she was definitely part of the team who dressed our turkey (pun intended). We all got a giggle out of the turk-ini, and the bird’s tan lines when it came out of the oven. This […]

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You know you need an ergonomist when…

Our stories: Ergonomics case study in manufacturing

Tree cutting, ergonomically

So you’re hiring a new ergonomist…What equipment does an ergonomist need?

Hiring an ergonomist? Here’s how.

Falling back should be easy: 4 tips for adjusting to longer nights

I have a smart, bad dog…what does that have to do with ergonomics?

Ergonomists giving thanks….and have you ever seen a turkini?

What is ergonomics?

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