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Aug, 23
Choosing the Best Sit/Stand Desks: Factors to Consider
This article reviews some of the most common sit/stand desks available.
14
Aug, 23
The use of hearing at work
Workers use hearing in a variety of ways, to make decisions in their jobs.
08
Aug, 23
Games, and ergonomic work strategies
Games can help workers to learn better work practices by showing, in a fun setting, how various ergonomics principles apply.
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Jul, 23
How to get a strain/sprain injury at a perfectly-adjusted workstation
I can’t honestly say that I’ve suffered a strain/sprain injury, but I know the early signs when I see them. I have the advantage of an education and 30+ years of experience, so I’m able to avoid the progression of such an issue. (Physician, heal thyself! Ergonomist, fix thine workstation!) I can, however, report that, […]
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Jul, 23
Pain management, opioid use and how ergonomics could help
Many workers who suffer a strain/sprain injury need pain medication, and some of these people become addicted. Applying ergonomics in these industries, so we avoid these injuries, could be part of the solution.
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Jul, 23
Home office ergonomics horror stories
For most of us, home office workstations started as a “temporary” gig during a period of uncertainty and turmoil. In the beginning, that home office space felt like an oasis of Zen amid household chaos. Initially at least, this approach worked for many of us. We could retreat to our closet or basement “home office” […]
10
Jul, 23
What is an ergonomist, and what do they do?
(Prefer to “watch” instead of read? Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/43lk-BSmGmI) At the most basic level, an ergonomist (much like a lifeguard) gets paid to watch people. In our case, we watch people work. Of course, most ergonomists would be insulted at the insinuation that “watch” is all we do, but that’s what people see us […]
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Jun, 23
An ergonomic ice cream scoop: Optimal postures for the holiday weekend
If you plan to scoop ice cream for an endless line of hungry humans this holiday weekend, your wrists will be screaming for attention. This article includes some tips, and a review of a new scooping tool, said to improve scooping posture. Before you begin scooping, a few tips: Everyone has a favourite ice cream […]