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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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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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20 Jan, 25

Is Job Rotation the Secret to Fewer Injuries, or Are We Just Playing Musical Chairs?

Job rotation refers to the practice of assigning workers to different jobs throughout the day, most commonly moving from one job to another after breaks and lunch. Job rotation is often touted as a strategy to improve workforce flexibility and reduce injury rates. But does rotating workers between different tasks actually lower the risk of […]
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06 Jan, 25

Online Meeting Overload? Six Ergonomics Strategies

Only a few years ago, virtual meetings were seen as a necessary evil. Meetings often started with audio problems and were frequently interrupted by connection issues. While tech issues haven’t disappeared completely, they don’t frazzle us as much as they used to. Virtual meetings are now viewed more favorably as a way to make better […]
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Outdoor municipal workers face many physical challenges in their day to day work. How can ergonomics help?
28 Jun, 24

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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