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22 Mar, 24

anthropometry, best practices, Ergo at home, News, Shopping, sleep

Sweet dreams: Ergonomics and your sleep environment

At this week’s Applied Ergonomics Conference, Christina Timmons will be talking about how we can use ergonomics to improve our sleep environment. In particular, she’ll talk about pillows, mattresses, and the room you sleep in. Read on for a short summary. Your pillow When selecting a pillow, you first need to understand your sleep posture. […]

11 Mar, 24

Ergo at home, Office Ergo, research

How big can your screens be, ergonomically?

Research by Callum Murphy, B.Sc.(Hon.Kin.), AE, Ergonomist With so many options available for computer screens, we thought it was time to provide an update. Where should you place your screens? How many screens can you use? Are curved screens better than flat? Wide screens A recent research paper by Kolbe et al. indicated that: More […]

17 Feb, 24

Ergo at home, footwear, News, techniques, wellness

Five fun ergo things to do on Family day

Ergonomics applies at work AND at home. Here are five things you can do with your family, to start a discussion about ergonomics. Inspect your winter boots. Are they warm? Do they have good tread to prevent slips? Do they keep moisture out? If you’re shopping for boots, check here first, for help selecting an […]

29 Jan, 24

assessment, Ergo at home, Office Ergo, training

Ergonomics for home offices: A comprehensive, uncomplicated approach

When you walk through an office and see workers slumped over their desks, slouching in their chairs, or perched on the edge of their seats, you’ll wonder if they need some ergonomics support. However, when your contact with workers is primarily through Zoom or Teams, where the background looks like a corner office with a […]

04 Dec, 23

Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo

Split keyboards: Are they really “ergonomic”?

Split keyboards are often called "ergonomic", but are they truly? Do they fit the user better than a traditional keyboard?

20 Nov, 23

cognitive, Design, Driving, Ergo at home, News

Why Signs Are Important in Everyday Life

Signs help people find their way through life: on highways, in the hospital, on a website. Their design can help or hinder us.

06 Nov, 23

Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo, wellness

Are Gaming Chairs Truly “Ergonomic”? Top tips for choosing the perfect gaming chair

When you perform a Google search for “gaming chairs” and sift through the images, you’ll be met with a plethora of eye-catching, brightly coloured leather seats featuring wings and plush cushions. At first glance, gaming chairs may seem more comfortable than traditional “ergonomic” office chairs, with their array of knobs and levers. But let’s delve […]

23 Oct, 23

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo, photography

How do we “see” hazards during a virtual office assessment?

This article reviews how our ergonomists "see" the hazards present in a home office, during our virtual assessment process.

Ergo at home

Sweet dreams: Ergonomics and your sleep environment

How big can your screens be, ergonomically?

Five fun ergo things to do on Family day

Ergonomics for home offices: A comprehensive, uncomplicated approach

Split keyboards: Are they really “ergonomic”?

Why Signs Are Important in Everyday Life

Are Gaming Chairs Truly “Ergonomic”? Top tips for choosing the perfect gaming chair

How do we “see” hazards during a virtual office assessment?

What is ergonomics?

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