Taylor’d Ergo Blog | Workplace Ergonomics Tips & Insights

21 Dec, 20

News, CDA, Office Ergo, PDA, training

How to write “how-to” instructions

Step-by-step instructions are important communication tools in business, and elsewhere. If you’ve ever assembled a bookcase, you appreciate the value of a good task analysis, which forms the basis for good instructions. In the world of ergonomics, we use task analysis in physical/cognitive demands analysis (PDA/CDAs), and to develop training. First, training….Your company may have […]

11 Dec, 20

Ergo at home, injury, return-to-work, training

How did the straw break the camel’s back?

Injuries to humans can occur when a load is too much, or when the accumulated load exceeds capabilities. Injuries can also occur when the human body is deconditioned. Sometimes the relationship between task and injury is not clear.

07 Dec, 20

Manual handling, Ergo at home, exercise, Industrial, injury, productivity

Can workers exert maximum strength at work?

Workers who exert more than their own maximum strength are at risk of accident or injury.

30 Nov, 20

Ergo at home, Office Ergo

My armrests are killing me

We’re often asked about armrests…do I need them? How can I make them more comfortable? We’ve talked about armrests before, but the topic is hot again, now that more people are working from home. Many employees are sitting at a kitchen table, or at a desk with drawers. If the chair has armrests, the armrests […]

23 Nov, 20

best practices, ergo program, productivity, training

How can an ergonomist help Human Resources?

Ergonomists can help to enhance the work of human resources professionals by providing professional, technical support, by supporting the work of engineering, quality, maintenance, and managers, and by building connections with employees.

16 Nov, 20

tools, best practices, Driving, engineering, Ergo at home, Industrial, techniques, training

Changing your tires? Which wrench is right?

If you’re having trouble loosening the lug nuts on your summer tires, a longer wrench will give you an advantage. The physics behind the “lever” wasn’t exciting in 6th grade, and surely would not compel you to read this article. However, the “longer wrench” solution is so effective that it’s tempting to simply use the […]

09 Nov, 20

News, best practices, Design, Ergo at home, leisure, marketing, sports, techniques, tools

An ergonomist is “always on”

Just as a dentist notices a turned incisor, and a mechanic’s ear perks up like a border collie’s at the sound of a bad bearing, ergonomists have trouble shutting down the “ergonomics filter” on their views of the world. In fact, we’ve created a whole series of social media posts about ergonomics “in real life”, […]

02 Nov, 20

News, best practices, ergo program, injury, Manual handling, techniques, training

Hiring? What should orientation include about ergonomics?

New employee orientation typically focuses on important tips like how to get paid, and how to avoid getting hit by a truck at work – admittedly high priorities for both employees and employers. However, new employee orientation offers a one-time opportunity to encourage employees to practice ergonomics. Here are the things that I wish employees […]

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How to write “how-to” instructions

How did the straw break the camel’s back?

Can workers exert maximum strength at work?

My armrests are killing me

How can an ergonomist help Human Resources?

Changing your tires? Which wrench is right?

An ergonomist is “always on”

Hiring? What should orientation include about ergonomics?

What is ergonomics?

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