Office Ergo

28 Aug, 23

assessment, best practices, ergo program, Industrial, Manual handling, News, Office Ergo

What are the most common “ergonomic” issues?

"Ergonomics" means fitting work to people. For most of our clients, an "ergonomic" issue means the work is beyond the worker's physical capabilities.

21 Aug, 23

best practices, Design, Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo

Choosing the Best Sit/Stand Desks: Factors to Consider

This article reviews some of the most common sit/stand desks available.

17 Jul, 23

assessment, best practices, Ergo at home, News, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality

Home office ergonomics horror stories

For most of us, home office workstations started as a “temporary” gig during a period of uncertainty and turmoil. In the beginning, that home office space felt like an oasis of Zen amid household chaos. Initially at least, this approach worked for many of us. We could retreat to our closet or basement “home office” […]

12 Jun, 23

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Unlocking the benefits of sit/stand furniture: Practical tips for successful implementation

Five practical tips for implementing new sit/stand furniture in an office

29 May, 23

Industrial, injury, News, Office Ergo

FAQs about ergonomics

I asked ChatGPT to list the most frequently asked questions about ergonomics. Here are the answers from our Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomists: What is ergonomics and why is it important? Ergonomics is the science and art of fitting work to people. Using physical ergonomics allows people to work comfortably, without risk of strain/sprain injury. Comfortable […]

01 May, 23

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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 […]

24 Apr, 23

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The Keyboard Struggle: A Tale of Ergonomics and Brain Training

I use my full-sized laptop keyboard (shown above left) when I work at client sites, but to set myself up ergonomically in my office, I prefer to connect my laptop to an external keyboard, mouse, and screen. I use my laptop as a secondary screen. This works well for me, but for some reason, I have […]

06 Mar, 23

assessment, Industrial, News, Office Ergo, productivity, Quality

How does an employee ergo survey help?

We use surveys to gather information from people we do not have an opportunity to meet personally, perhaps because they work on other shifts, or in remote locations. We also use surveys when we want to give people time to consider their responses. This article focuses on the value of pre-assessment surveys in an industrial environment.

What are the most common “ergonomic” issues?

Choosing the Best Sit/Stand Desks: Factors to Consider

Home office ergonomics horror stories

Unlocking the benefits of sit/stand furniture: Practical tips for successful implementation

FAQs about ergonomics

The importance of ergonomics: How one inch can make a difference in workplace safety and performance

The Keyboard Struggle: A Tale of Ergonomics and Brain Training

How does an employee ergo survey help?

What is ergonomics?

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