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Sep, 22
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
Rules of ergo-engagement: How to brainstorm
How the rules of brainstorming apply to ergonomics
06
Jun, 22
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
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 […]
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Apr, 22
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 […]
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Apr, 22
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
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 […]
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Mar, 22
We’re building a new line. We don’t want to repeat the problems of the old line. How can we build for our workers?
Facilities using equipment that “can’t be changed” still, somehow, manage strain/sprain injury risk – we provide platforms, improve tools, use job rotation, and explore the possibility of using exoskeletons. The news that we’re “building a new line” creates a spring of hope that we’ll have an opportunity to eliminate the problems of the old line. […]