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May, 22
What is the most ergonomic method to pull weeds?
what is the most ergonomic way to pull weeds?
What does the “mentor” contribute to an ergonomics internship?
Fanshawe College offers an Advanced Ergonomics Studies program, which includes an 8-week, unpaid internship. Because the interns are “free”, it’s tempting to “hire” one to come in and “do” ergonomics, under the supervision of a Safety or HR manager. The goal of the field placement is to provide real-life experience. Some placements do not offer […]
6 Reasons to Build a Library of PCDAs
What’s a library of physical and cognitive demands (PCDAs) worth? Many of our clients set out to complete PCDAs, also known in some organizations as Job Demands Analyses, or Physical Demands Descriptions, for all of their jobs. Some clients only complete them as needed. When or why would it be worthwhile to complete an entire […]
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Dec, 21
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.
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May, 21
You had an intern (or co-op student)….now what?
Right now, 40 graduating ergonomists from Fanshawe college are completing their internships at a variety of workplaces. (This was the 5th cohort – last year 32 graduated.) Many of the interns are starting projects or programs that will require maintenance. What happens after the internship is completed? Some workplaces may want to hire the intern […]