Office Ergo

29 May, 23

Industrial, injury, News, Office Ergo

FAQs about ergonomics

I asked ChatGPT to list the most frequently asked questions about ergonomics. Here are the answers from our Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomists: What is ergonomics and why is it important? Ergonomics is the science and art of fitting work to people. Using physical ergonomics allows people to work comfortably, without risk of strain/sprain injury. Comfortable […]

01 May, 23

assessment, best practices, Design, engineering, Industrial, Manual handling, News, Office Ergo

The importance of ergonomics: How one inch can make a difference in workplace safety and performance

Did you know that the placement of your keyboard and mouse can have a significant impact on your physical health and work performance? In industrial workplaces, the locations of conveyors, boxes, parts, and tools have similar effects. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of ergonomics and how even a small difference in reach or […]

24 Apr, 23

ergonomics of ergonomics, News, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality, Shopping

The Keyboard Struggle: A Tale of Ergonomics and Brain Training

I use my full-sized laptop keyboard (shown above left) when I work at client sites, but to set myself up ergonomically in my office, I prefer to connect my laptop to an external keyboard, mouse, and screen. I use my laptop as a secondary screen. This works well for me, but for some reason, I have […]

06 Mar, 23

assessment, Industrial, News, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality

How does an employee ergo survey help?

We use surveys to gather information from people we do not have an opportunity to meet personally, perhaps because they work on other shifts, or in remote locations. We also use surveys when we want to give people time to consider their responses. This article focuses on the value of pre-assessment surveys in an industrial environment.

27 Feb, 23

anthropometry, best practices, Design, Ergo at home, Industrial, Office Ergo

Design for all, and some history about your desk

This article discusses how a non-adjustable desk height affects posture, and provides the recommended height range for sit stand desks.

23 Jan, 23

best practices, Design, Office Ergo

Product review: Vertical mouse is a hit!

I’ve been using a vertical mouse for a month now, so I thought I’d share my anecdotal findings. I chose the “Logitech Lift”, shown above left. Prior to adopting this new pet, I was using a Microsoft mouse, shown above right. First off, shopping for mice is difficult, particularly if you want to use the […]

14 Nov, 22

Ergo at home, injury, legislation, News, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality

Working from home…in the future

What do ergonomists think of hybrid offices? From an ergonomics perspective, what are the pro’s and con’s? Let’s start by defining what we mean by “hybrid” work. Most of our clients have called people back to the office, at least for a portion of their time. Typically, people are returning to the same workstations they […]

10 Sep, 22

anthropometry, assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo, training

Landing stations respond to sit/stand requests

The flood of requests for sit/stand desks shows no sign of slowing down, and probably for good reason. Now that we can type, mouse and even hold meetings without getting out of our chair, people are feeling virtually (pun intended) chained to their desks. Decades ago, people delivered voice messages on little pink sheets, and […]

FAQs about ergonomics

The importance of ergonomics: How one inch can make a difference in workplace safety and performance

The Keyboard Struggle: A Tale of Ergonomics and Brain Training

How does an employee ergo survey help?

Design for all, and some history about your desk

Product review: Vertical mouse is a hit!

Working from home…in the future

Landing stations respond to sit/stand requests

What is ergonomics?

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