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23 Aug, 21

News, ergonomics of ergonomics, Industrial, Manual handling, PDA

Why do we use analog force gauges?

by Danielle Hiltz As ergonomists, one of the most frequently used tools in our tool kit is the force gauge. We use it to measure push and pull forces, and object weights. Therefore, when it comes time to purchase one, we have to carefully consider whether to go with a digital or analog instrument. If […]

16 Aug, 21

News, Ergo at home, injury, Office Ergo, research

Why does my neck hurt when I use a laptop?

by Kirsten Fradgley Did you know that 71% of Canadians own a laptop, and the average Canadian spends 4.2 hours every day using a laptop? Some of us spend 8 hours every day, working on a laptop for work. The continuous use of a laptop in a conventional desk set up (laptop placed on top […]

12 Jul, 21

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What happens when Canadians WFH?

Is working from home more helpful than harmful? What have Canadians found? On June 28, I attended a webinar hosted by the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness and Performance (CISWP, at Conestoga College in Kitchener). They opened the webinar by noting that research is inconsistent concerning the benefits and disadvantages of working from home (WFH). […]

05 Jul, 21

News, best practices, Design, Industrial, techniques, training

Ergonomics and Fun Theory

At our ergo conference in June, we heard talks about using fun to motivate people’s behaviour. Presenters showed videos of musical stairs; most people chose to climb the stairs that were painted like a piano and made sounds as they climbed, rather than use the escalator that was right beside it. They showed people running […]

21 Jun, 21

News, best practices, Design, Manual handling, training

What ergonomics isn’t

Some people think that ergonomics is about teaching people to sit up straight and lift with their legs. When we do an assessment, unless we explain very carefully that we’re hoping to see people working the way they normally do, we’re sometimes entertained by a “show” of what people think we want to see. When […]

11 Jun, 21

News, injury, productivity, Quality

How an employee ergo survey can power your program

When a client asks for “proof” that our services reduce injury rates, I am sadly at a loss. We can point to research that proves the effectiveness of various types of interventions (Goggins et al, 2008 being a favourite ), but we have precious little proof of how effective our own projects have been. Why […]

07 Jun, 21

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Engineers, here’s how an ergonomist can help you

Ergonomists interact most with manufacturing engineers, so I will use the title “engineer” to refer to those who work in manufacturing. (Hopefully, my husband will forgive me for excluding civil, chemical, electrical, and other engineers who deal less frequently with the human-machine interface.) Manufacturing engineers work with computer networks, robots, machines, tools, and materials-handling equipment. […]

31 May, 21

News, best practices, Design, Ergo at home, marketing, techniques

Is a garden kneeler “ergonomic”?

Most ergonomists love to play with “ergo” toys, and Josie is a gardener, so she volunteered to trial this gardening tool, found here on amazon.ca. The “garden kneeler” is a folding device with a cushioned top, designed to make gardening more comfortable. Josie typically sits, kneels, or squats along the edge of the garden bed, […]

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Why do we use analog force gauges?

Why does my neck hurt when I use a laptop?

What happens when Canadians WFH?

Ergonomics and Fun Theory

What ergonomics isn’t

How an employee ergo survey can power your program

Engineers, here’s how an ergonomist can help you

Is a garden kneeler “ergonomic”?

What is ergonomics?

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