Ergonomics

25 Nov, 24

Manual handling, News

Our Stories – Why our ergonomists chose a career in ergonomics

We thought it might be interesting to share our team member’s motivations for getting into the field of ergonomics.

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.

08 Oct, 24

News

Building trust: The key to effective ergonomics assessments

This article highlights the importance of building trust between ergonomists and workers to gather accurate data for identifying ergonomic risks and implementing solutions that improve workplace safety and comfort.

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.

Image of worker using crane and heading addressing ergonomics challenges in heavy lifting

26 Aug, 24

Design, engineering, Industrial, Manual handling, productivity, safety

Addressing ergonomics challenges in heavy lifting

This article explores solutions and best practices for addressing strain/sprain injury hazards associated with heavy lifting and material handling in manufacturing. Heavy lifting is a common problem in many industries. Ergonomists aim to ensure that tasks are safe for at least 75% of the population. Ergonomics assessment tools indicate that almost all lifts greater than […]

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 […]

24 Jun, 24

activity, balance, break, exercise, microbreak, strength, stretching, wellness

Boost employee well-being and productivity with ‘Move-it!’ microbreaks

If your workplace has toyed with the idea of a pre-shift stretching program, please read on. We just launched our “Move-it!” package, which is a very flexible set of materials, designed to be implemented as a microbreak activity program. Today I want to talk about: What are microbreaks? What type of activities make good breaks? […]

Ergonomics

Our Stories – Why our ergonomists chose a career in ergonomics

2025: The year of proving that ergo works

Is your MSD prevention program working? Five key ergonomics metrics

Building trust: The key to effective ergonomics assessments

Mind-blowing numbers about MSDs

Addressing ergonomics challenges in heavy lifting

Got back pain? Ergonomics solutions for back pain

Boost employee well-being and productivity with ‘Move-it!’ microbreaks

What is ergonomics?

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