Moving Day offers a perfect reminder that smart planning, the right tools, teamwork, and ergonomic lifting strategies can prevent injuries whether at home or on the job.
This article discusses the resurgence of pockets in fashion, emphasizing their practicality and the need for more functional clothing. It highlights the ergonomic benefits of pockets for carrying small items and suggests innovative solutions like removable pockets to enhance convenience and ergonomics.
Guest article by Dr. Lisa Ramsackal, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist | INNOVA Integrated Wellness Centre As a chiropractor with years of experience treating patients, I see firsthand how musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can quietly undermine employee health, performance, and quality of life. Whether it’s chronic neck tension, lower back pain, or repetitive strain injuries in the wrists and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve been sharing our thoughts on other platforms this year. Here are links to the articles that we’ve had published in other locations, for your convenience: Stow your snows! Can paramedics use ergonomic work strategies to avoid injuries? What the makers of ergonomics AI don’t want you to know: AI-powered solutions might not be capturing […]
by Caleb Leary, Associate Ergonomist, Taylor’d Ergonomics What started as a temporary fix—a laptop on the kitchen table, a dining chair that seemed fine, or a cozy spot on the couch—has become a long-term reality for many remote workers. But let’s be honest: if your workspace still looks like a makeshift setup years later, something […]