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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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130 Labour Days and counting: All in a day’s work

Labour Day was first recognized as a statutory holiday in Canada in September, 1894, which was 130 years ago. You know what YOU can accomplish in one work day, but let’s pay tribute to the daily accomplishments of “labourers”, workers, stakeholders, associates, and team members at some of our client facilities. I cruised through our […]
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Image of worker using crane and heading addressing ergonomics challenges in heavy lifting

Addressing ergonomics challenges in heavy lifting

This article explores solutions and best practices for addressing strain/sprain injury hazards associated with heavy lifting and material handling in manufacturing. Heavy lifting is a common problem in many industries. Ergonomists aim to ensure that tasks are safe for at least 75% of the population. Ergonomics assessment tools indicate that almost all lifts greater than […]
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Outdoor municipal workers face many physical challenges in their day to day work. How can ergonomics help?

Our Stories: Ergonomics Adventures in Municipal Public Works

Municipalities encompass a broad variety of positions, from police to office work, and from long-term care to Zamboni driver. Today, let’s focus specifically on public works. Public works employees perform a wide range of tasks that vary day to day and season to season, making ergonomics planning particularly challenging. This article explores these unique challenges […]
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