ergo program

20 Oct, 24

ergo program, Industrial, injury, News, productivity, Quality, return-to-work, safety

Is your MSD prevention program working? Five key ergonomics metrics

This article outlines five key metrics HR professionals can use to measure the success of ergonomics programs, focusing on injury reduction, productivity, work quality, employee satisfaction, and cost savings.

09 Sep, 24

activity, break, ergo program, professional development, training

How to plan an effective retreat for your safety or ergo team

Annual “retreat” events can reduce burnout, improve team synergy, and foster innovation, which are crucial aspects for HR and safety leaders looking to enhance organizational well-being. Professional development is a very high priority for our team, since ergonomics is a developing field. We spend one full day every second week together; our regular agenda includes […]

08 Jul, 24

Ergo at home, ergo program, heat stress, Industrial, News, safety

People die in the heat

Last year, Ontario's WSIB accepted 94 claims for “Heat and light effects including heat stroke, fatigue and syncope”. Unlike strain/sprain injuries, people can die from overexposure to heat stress. So please don’t take the topic too lightly.

22 Apr, 24

best practices, ergo program, Industrial, Manual handling, techniques, wellness

Creating a Culture of Ergonomics: Employee Engagement Strategies

Safety and Health Week is coming up in May, and our clients are calling on us to help them promote ergonomics in their workplaces. Fostering a culture of employee engagement in an ergonomics program involves several key strategies. Training and education: These are two different, but related things. Education provides knowledge – supervisors and managers […]

01 Apr, 24

assessment, ergo program, Industrial, return-to-work, safety

Our stories: Ergonomics in Automotive Parts

This is the first in a series of articles about our experience in various employment sectors. How is this sector unique? The work in automotive parts is typically fast-paced, cyclic and repetitive. Some facilities use job rotation quite extensively, so one person might regularly do several jobs. This is great, because rotation can limit exposure […]

18 Mar, 24

ergo program, injury, PDA, return-to-work, safety

How safety programs benefit from a part-time ergonomist

I’ve seen a lot of postings for Health and Safety jobs lately, some of which include “ergonomics” responsibilities such as completing physical demands analyses or manual handling assessments. Safety professionals who have an ergo background could certainly fulfil these responsibilities. However, once in the role, we’ve noticed that safety/ergo professionals tend to be consumed with […]

05 Feb, 24

Design, Employment, ergo program, News, PDA, productivity, Quality, return-to-work, safety, wellness

Elevating HR’s impact: The role of ergonomics in creating inclusive and productive workplaces

An ergonomist can support human resources initiatives by helping to accommodate workers with limitations, by supporting the design of jobs that are inclusive, and by implementing changes that improve safety, comfort, productivity, and quality.

28 Dec, 23

assessment, best practices, ergo program, exercise, Industrial, injury, Manual handling, News, productivity, Quality, return-to-work, safety, stretching, techniques, training

MSD prevention in 2024

This article reviews the steps to successfully reducing MSD injuries in 2024.

ergo program

Is your MSD prevention program working? Five key ergonomics metrics

How to plan an effective retreat for your safety or ergo team

Creating a Culture of Ergonomics: Employee Engagement Strategies

Our stories: Ergonomics in Automotive Parts

How safety programs benefit from a part-time ergonomist

Elevating HR’s impact: The role of ergonomics in creating inclusive and productive workplaces

MSD prevention in 2024

What is ergonomics?

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