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computer worker with back to window, suffering from a headache
11 May, 26

Everyone Loves Light — Until it gives them a headache

Setting up your home office with the window behind you or in front of you might feel intuitive, but both positions create glare that leads to eyestrain, headaches, and reduced productivity — positioning your screen perpendicular to the window is the simple fix that occupational health standards have been recommending for years.
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09 Mar, 26

Designing a better harvest bag: An ergonomics study from Mexico

I’ve been staying in Mexico, where limes are everywhere here—served in drinks and squeezed over nearly every dish. That made me curious about the ergonomics of harvesting them. Naturally, I was intrigued by a recent research paper by Arroyo-Huerta and colleagues examining the lime harvest. In Mexico, approximately 1.6 million workers harvest more than 6 […]
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13 Feb, 26

Lifting isn’t just a work problem

When we talk about lifting, most people picture warehouses, construction sites, or manufacturing environments. We think about boxes, pallets, and maybe even lifting load limits. But for many people, the most frequent and most physically demanding lifting we do doesn’t happen at work at all. It happens at home, with family. Family Day prompts us […]
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Image shows a man operating a snowblower with text "Choosing a Snowblower: Ergonomics Buyer's Guide
01 Dec, 25

Choosing a Snowblower: Ergonomics Buyer’s Guide

Clearing snow doesn’t have to be back-breaking work. If you’re considering a new snowblower, choosing one with the right ergonomic and safety features can make winter maintenance safer, easier, and far less physically demanding. From adjustable handles and self-propelled designs to low-vibration operation and user-friendly controls, the right equipment can help prevent injuries and keep workers comfortable all season long.
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10 Jun, 25

Lift assist devices

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 […]
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