08
Aug, 23
Games, and ergonomic work strategies
Games can help workers to learn better work practices by showing, in a fun setting, how various ergonomics principles apply.
10
Jul, 23
What is an ergonomist, and what do they do?
(Prefer to “watch” instead of read? Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/43lk-BSmGmI) At the most basic level, an ergonomist (much like a lifeguard) gets paid to watch people. In our case, we watch people work. Of course, most ergonomists would be insulted at the insinuation that “watch” is all we do, but that’s what people see us […]
01
May, 23
The importance of ergonomics: How one inch can make a difference in workplace safety and performance
Did you know that the placement of your keyboard and mouse can have a significant impact on your physical health and work performance? In industrial workplaces, the locations of conveyors, boxes, parts, and tools have similar effects. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of ergonomics and how even a small difference in reach or […]
30
Jan, 23
Bon voyage! How to safely lift carry-on luggage into the overhead bin
regonomics way to load carryon luggage to overhead bin
16
Jan, 23
“Don’t worry. We don’t have any women on this job.”
Sigh. I suppose we should worry less, when heavy jobs are performed only by stronger workers. But, truth be told, what ergonomists hear is, “We know this is a really heavy job. Our solution is to hire the biggest, strongest people we can find. We don’t expect any woman to want the job. We don’t […]
09
Jan, 23
Why do smart people do foolish things?
When you hear about someone who was hurt doing something silly, be sure to ask why....over and over until you find the real reason.
02
Jan, 23
In-person vs. virtual training: What’s the trade-off?
Our Physical and Cognitive Demands Analysis workshop will be running next week. In today’s age of virtual and online training, why would anyone travel to Cambridge to participate in an in-person workshop? Don’t get me wrong…I believe there’s also a place for virtual and online training, and we offer both. We have an excellent online […]
12
Dec, 22
How to refresh your ergonomics training
This article shows how best practice studies can build the basis for hazard-specific ergonomics training.