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Feb, 23
Design for all, and some history about your desk
This article discusses how a non-adjustable desk height affects posture, and provides the recommended height range for sit stand desks.
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Feb, 23
Ergonomics for our furry family members
Ergonomics can be applied to the design of products for pets.
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Dec, 22
Holidays, kindness, resolutions….and ergonomics
This year, I’m giving myself a gift. And I’m making my resolutions a week early. Simultaneously. My resolutions involve being kinder, to myself and those around me. I want to stop looking at the clock as my personal adversary. It’s time to make some adjustments. And, naturally, I can tie these to ergonomics. As the […]
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Nov, 22
Working from home…in the future
What do ergonomists think of hybrid offices? From an ergonomics perspective, what are the pro’s and con’s? Let’s start by defining what we mean by “hybrid” work. Most of our clients have called people back to the office, at least for a portion of their time. Typically, people are returning to the same workstations they […]
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Oct, 22
Visibility
Hallowe’en seems like the perfect time for a discussion about “visibility” and “line of sight”. Masks and other costumes can obstruct a trick-or-treater’s vision; a child may not see approaching people or vehicles, and may trip and fall over obstacles that they cannot see. When you can only see forward, your peripheral vision is impaired; […]
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Sep, 22
Landing stations respond to sit/stand requests
The flood of requests for sit/stand desks shows no sign of slowing down, and probably for good reason. Now that we can type, mouse and even hold meetings without getting out of our chair, people are feeling virtually (pun intended) chained to their desks. Decades ago, people delivered voice messages on little pink sheets, and […]
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Jul, 22
There once was an ergonomist, who lived on a hill
I vacationed last week at a cottage which, like many lakeside island properties, was elevated from the lake. We’ve spent quite a lot of leisure time at this property, and so we’ve come to appreciate the view that the elevation provides. We also try to appreciate the exercise that is associated with hauling groceries, water, […]
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May, 22
What is the most ergonomic method to pull weeds?
what is the most ergonomic way to pull weeds?