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13 Dec, 21

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A day in the lives of two ergonomists

Taylor'd Ergonomics uses novice ergonomists to leverage the experience of our experienced ergonomists, using our "On-Site Ergo +" program.

01 Nov, 21

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Falling back should be easy: 4 tips for adjusting to longer nights

Some of us look forward to the fall time change…that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning is more than welcome! But so much darkness every day can be difficult, regardless of what the clock says at sun up and sun down. Did you know that the days get shorter by 3 minutes per day […]

17 Oct, 21

News, best practices, Industrial, techniques

I have a smart, bad dog…what does that have to do with ergonomics?

Dogs are smart, and they learn just like people learn. We taught our border collie cross, Ursa to ring a bell on our door when she wants to be let out. Smart, right? And she knows where the boundaries of her electronic fence are. But she WILL NOT walk on a leash. Why is that? […]

27 Sep, 21

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Budgeting for ergonomics

Fall is budgeting time for many companies, so here’s your reminder to include ergonomics in next year’s budget. How much to budget? Here’s a real number. If you work at a small- to mid-size organization (100-700 employees), you should realistically budget $50,000 for ergonomics support. We’re assuming that your budget is not responsible for funding […]

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Should ergonomics training be provided regularly? If so, why?

Basic employee ergonomics training, as we described in a previous blog should be provided upon hire. But after that, do employees need ergonomics training? We argue that, yes, training should be provided regularly. Here’s why: Orientation is a blur. (“The mind can only absorb as much as the butt can endure,” or so said P. […]

06 Sep, 21

best practices, assessment, Ergo at home, Industrial, Manual handling, training

How do lifting straps work?

Have you ever wondered how lifting straps work? Before I hired movers, I had never seen lifting straps in use, but when I did see them, I was incredibly impressed. The straps acted almost as an extension of the movers’ arms, much like the driver of an excavator operates the bucket. I’ve since purchased lifting […]

30 Aug, 21

News, best practices, Office Ergo, training

How to make your “how to adjust” poster pop

When you introduce a new piece of equipment, such as a platform, hoist, or even office furniture, you need to let people know how to use it. But let’s face it, it’s not easy to get people to read the manual. Who wants to waste time on boring stuff that is typically written in another […]

09 Aug, 21

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, injury, Manual handling, productivity

What are the benefits of keeping your workspace organized?

by Dennis Larson I’m not sure if this happens to everyone, but over time we seem to gather more and more stuff that takes up space in the garage, closets, sheds, and cupboards. I’ve seen this happen to my grandparents, my parents, and now it’s happening to me. In my experience, the most commonly-used items […]

best practices

A day in the lives of two ergonomists

Falling back should be easy: 4 tips for adjusting to longer nights

I have a smart, bad dog…what does that have to do with ergonomics?

Budgeting for ergonomics

Should ergonomics training be provided regularly? If so, why?

How do lifting straps work?

How to make your “how to adjust” poster pop

What are the benefits of keeping your workspace organized?

What is ergonomics?

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