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23 Oct, 23

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo, photography

How do we “see” hazards during a virtual office assessment?

This article reviews how our ergonomists "see" the hazards present in a home office, during our virtual assessment process.

16 Oct, 23

ergo program, News, productivity, Quality, research, wellness

Ergonomics as a Key Component in Business: Conference summary

This article summarizes the October 2 2023 conference which was hosted by CRE-MSD.

worker being instructed how to remove heavy pan from oven

10 Oct, 23

assessment, best practices, Industrial, injury, legislation, Manual handling, News, return-to-work, safety, training, work hardening

When does “reinstructing the worker” help?

Some of our clients pass their strain/sprain injury reports to our ergonomists for review, investigation, or other support. I have to say, every time I see the corrective action listed as “Reinstruct the worker,” I wince quietly. I imagine the supervisor sitting with the worker, who is in pain, and saying, “Next time, make sure […]

ergonomics under the safety or engineering umbrella

25 Sep, 23

Design, engineering, legislation, News, productivity, Quality, safety

Where does ergonomics belong – Safety or Engineering?

Most of our clients hire us because they need help to reduce sprain/strain injuries. We are typically contacted by the Human Resources department or, more specifically, Health and Safety. This is a natural consequence of the way most organizations see ergonomics: fitting work to people so strain/sprain injuries can be avoided. As we’ve pointed out […]

18 Sep, 23

assessment, Industrial, legislation, Manual handling, News, safety

What is the maximum weight a worker can lift? (Nationally, Provincially, and Practically)

This is a question that is often asked of ergonomists. Many people believe that the maximum is 23 kg, or 50 lbs. Here are the facts: Nationally (Canada) Nationally, certain regulations apply to federally regulated organizations, such as airlines and banks, as defined by the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304), specifically Division III, […]

3 images showing the effects of supportive footwear, heels, and barefeet

11 Sep, 23

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, footwear, News, Office Ergo

Elevate office comfort: The surprising impact of footwear on ergonomics

Office footwear may appear to be an unconventional topic for an ergonomics blog, but shoes are quite important in creating a comfortable and productive workspace. While industrial and non-slip footwear are more commonly associated with ergonomics, what you wear on your feet during office hours can impact your overall well-being and work efficiency. Why your […]