Carrie

04 Nov, 24

Our stories: Ergonomics in Food Manufacturing

We work with many clients in the food sector, including bakeries, confectioneries, poultry processors, dairy, mills, and even pet food. In this week’s article, we share a bit of what we’ve learned about ergonomics in food manufacturing. How is this sector unique? One of the unique things about food production is the amount of personal […]
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Mind-blowing statistics about MSDs in 2023
07 Oct, 24

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.
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30 Sep, 24

Five “ergonomic” baby items

Not sure what to buy for the baby shower you were invited to? The last assignment that we asked Alex to finish before he left for parental leave last week was to draft this article. (We thank him for the article, and for the wonderful photo that he allowed us to share with you.) We […]
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Title slide for article about how to change focus from PCDAs to ergonomics
16 Sep, 24

How to change gears, from PCDAs to ergo

So, you’ve completed PCDAs (Physical and Cognitive Demands Analyses) for the jobs in your workplace. You can check this box on your annual safety or HR audit. PCDAs contain a detailed accounting of all of the lifting, pushing, pulling, gripping, and pinching, and all of the repetitive body movements. They are often used by healthcare […]
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09 Sep, 24

How to plan an effective retreat for your safety or ergo team

Annual “retreat” events can reduce burnout, improve team synergy, and foster innovation, which are crucial aspects for HR and safety leaders looking to enhance organizational well-being. Professional development is a very high priority for our team, since ergonomics is a developing field. We spend one full day every second week together; our regular agenda includes […]
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