ergo program

17 Oct, 22

assessment, ergo program, News

How to find an ergonomics consultant

I’ve been trying to make it easier for people to find us online, and in the process, considering how our customers find us, exactly. Most of our work comes from repeat clients, or word-of-mouth from satisfied clients, but the new clients typically find us with a web search. I imagine that you’re using search terms […]

19 Sep, 22

ergo program, ergonomics of ergonomics, Industrial, interns, Manual handling, News, Shopping

What to wear? Can a uniform be “ergonomic”?

Wearing a uniform allows a worker to use more optimum body mechanics. This makes the uniform "ergonomic".

13 Jun, 22

assessment, best practices, ergo program, ergonomics of ergonomics, Industrial, News, safety

Rules of ergo-engagement: How to brainstorm

How the rules of brainstorming apply to ergonomics

06 Jun, 22

best practices, ergo program, Industrial, Manual handling, News, PPE, tools, training

Exoskeletons…not just for beetles anymore

We have acquired a back exoskeleton for trials, and we have been toting it around to our regular clients to see how and where it works best. This particular model is the LiftSuit by Auxivo, and it was generously provided on a trial by DKY Group (www.dky-group.com). The Liftsuit is a “passive” exoskeleton, which means […]

26 May, 22

ergo program, exercise, injury, News, stretching, training, wellness

Something so strong: Does strength training have a place at work?

By Kendra Squire, Ergo Intern Many of you have participated in a workplace stretching program. Typically, a stretching program involves 5-10 minutes of warming up and stretching at the beginning of every shift. But what if I told you that stretching might not be the best approach to injury prevention? Research on the prevention of […]

25 Apr, 22

best practices, ergo program, News, professional development, research, training

What does an ergonomist do, behind the scenes?

When we work on-site with clients, we most often book full days, so we arrive in the morning when you do, and we leave at the end of the day. We collect data, facilitate meetings, analyse data, and write our reports, on-site. Employees often ask us where we go on the days that we are […]

18 Apr, 22

assessment, ergo program, heat stress, Industrial, legislation, News

Preventing heat stress starts with a plan

A heavy equipment manufacturer recognized that workers in the facility were at risk of heat-related illness during the summer months, but management was not sure of the best approach for addressing the risk. A manager in the facility, who had worked with Taylor’d Ergo in a previous job, recommended us for the project. A call […]

28 Mar, 22

ergo program, Industrial, News, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality, safety

Corporate culture, employee engagement, wellness, and ergonomics

I’ve been hearing a lot about corporate culture, employee engagement, and wellness lately. And I wonder why ergonomics isn’t included in that buzz. Corporate culture refers to the basic assumptions that workers acquire over time about how their employer deals with internal and external problems. It affects how people interact, what resistance they face during […]

How to find an ergonomics consultant

What to wear? Can a uniform be “ergonomic”?

Rules of ergo-engagement: How to brainstorm

Exoskeletons…not just for beetles anymore

Something so strong: Does strength training have a place at work?

What does an ergonomist do, behind the scenes?

Preventing heat stress starts with a plan

Corporate culture, employee engagement, wellness, and ergonomics

What is ergonomics?

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