Moving Day offers a perfect reminder that smart planning, the right tools, teamwork, and ergonomic lifting strategies can prevent injuries whether at home or on the job.
This article discusses the resurgence of pockets in fashion, emphasizing their practicality and the need for more functional clothing. It highlights the ergonomic benefits of pockets for carrying small items and suggests innovative solutions like removable pockets to enhance convenience and ergonomics.
written by Christina Timmons Credit to Joey Prange MS HFE, AEP, Tesla (Presented at the Applied Ergonomics Conference, 2025, in Orlando, Florida) Lift assist image above used with permission of Givens Engineering Inc., London, ON. From an ergonomics standpoint, lift assists offer a mechanical advantage for lifting awkward and heavy loads. The goal when implementing […]
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of lost-time injuries in Ontario’s workplaces. With the MLITSD’s upcoming blitz focused on retail, businesses have a narrow window to prepare. What lessons can be learned from last year’s campaign—and how can you avoid becoming a statistic? The Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) recently announced that the […]
Job rotation refers to the practice of assigning workers to different jobs throughout the day, most commonly moving from one job to another after breaks and lunch. Job rotation is often touted as a strategy to improve workforce flexibility and reduce injury rates. But does rotating workers between different tasks actually lower the risk of […]
This article explores solutions and best practices for addressing strain/sprain injury hazards associated with heavy lifting and material handling in manufacturing. Heavy lifting is a common problem in many industries. Ergonomists aim to ensure that tasks are safe for at least 75% of the population. Ergonomics assessment tools indicate that almost all lifts greater than […]
If you end most work days with a crick in your back, you’re not alone. Most of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives, and once we’ve had it once, we’ll be susceptible to recurrences. But back pain is not an inevitable consequence of work. And ergonomists know a lot about […]