Ergonomics

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 […]

06 Dec, 21

assessment, injury, Office Ergo

You had an ergonomics assessment done at your office workstation, but you’re still uncomfortable. Was it done properly?

A full office ergonomics assessment should result in improvided comfort. This article describes how a full assessment is conducted, and when it might not result in improvement.

22 Nov, 21

ergo program, legislation, safety

Does your safety coordinator “do” ergonomics?

It might surprise you to learn that most of our clients have full-time safety coordinators. And yet, when you look at job postings for safety positions, many of them identify “ergonomics” as one of the job responsibilities. Given that strain/sprain injuries account for the majority of incidents and the majority of WSIB costs, you’d think […]

09 Oct, 21

News

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 […]

best practices, ergo program, Industrial, legislation, Manual handling, News, safety, techniques, training

Should ergonomics training be provided regularly? If so, why?

Basic employee ergonomics training, as we described in a previous blog should be provided upon hire. But after that, do employees need ergonomics training? We argue that, yes, training should be provided regularly. Here’s why: Orientation is a blur. (“The mind can only absorb as much as the butt can endure,” or so said P. […]

30 Aug, 21

best practices, News, Office Ergo, training

How to make your “how to adjust” poster pop

When you introduce a new piece of equipment, such as a platform, hoist, or even office furniture, you need to let people know how to use it. But let’s face it, it’s not easy to get people to read the manual. Who wants to waste time on boring stuff that is typically written in another […]

16 Aug, 21

Ergo at home, injury, News, Office Ergo, research

Why does my neck hurt when I use a laptop?

by Kirsten Fradgley Did you know that 71% of Canadians own a laptop, and the average Canadian spends 4.2 hours every day using a laptop? Some of us spend 8 hours every day, working on a laptop for work. The continuous use of a laptop in a conventional desk set up (laptop placed on top […]

03 Aug, 21

cognitive, Design, Office Ergo, research, techniques

QWERTY is a word, and sometimes a philosophy

Scrabble is a great rainy-day cottage activity, and one that I can occasionally win, so we play it a lot. The next time you’re stuck with a Q and can’t find a U, try for QWERTY, which apparently is a word. The QWERTY keyboard is named for the five top left characters on the letter […]

Tree cutting, ergonomically

You had an ergonomics assessment done at your office workstation, but you’re still uncomfortable. Was it done properly?

Does your safety coordinator “do” ergonomics?

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

Should ergonomics training be provided regularly? If so, why?

How to make your “how to adjust” poster pop

Why does my neck hurt when I use a laptop?

QWERTY is a word, and sometimes a philosophy

What is ergonomics?

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