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10 Jun, 25

Lift assist devices

written by Christina Timmons Credit to Joey Prange MS HFE, AEP,  Tesla (Presented at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, 2025, in Orlando, Florida) Lift assist image above used with permission of Givens Engineering Inc., London, ON. From an ergonomics standpoint, lift assists offer a mechanical advantage for lifting awkward and heavy loads. The goal when implementing […]
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26 May, 25

Retail, you’re next! What can the retail sector expect from the MLITSD blitz?

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of lost-time injuries in Ontario’s workplaces. With the MLITSD’s upcoming blitz focused on retail, businesses have a narrow window to prepare. What lessons can be learned from last year’s campaign—and how can you avoid becoming a statistic? The Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) recently announced that the […]
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05 May, 25

Picking the right computer mouse

Why does the mouse matter? by Caleb Leary, B.Sc.(H.K.), AE, Ergonomist How many times do you click, scroll, and move your mouse each day? Whether you’re tackling emails, editing spreadsheets, or falling down a research rabbit hole, your mouse sees a lot of action throughout the day. Using a mouse that doesn’t fit your hand […]
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03 Mar, 25

How and when do we calibrate our gauges?

The routine administrative aspects of an ergonomics consulting business are pretty mundane – renew software licenses and insurance plans, make sure everyone gets their annual training, pay the bills, send the invoices….not the stuff of dreams when I launched this business 30 years ago. Maintaining our equipment isn’t exciting, but it has to be done. […]
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