The Great Armrest Debate – help or hinder?
In this week’s Vlog, Josie explains how armrests can actually make you UNcomfortable. (And also, when they help!) Click here
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Jan, 21
Why does my neck hurt when I wear bifocals?
As we age, those of us who have always needed glasses for far vision often find themselves in need of bifocal lenses. Bifocal, multifocal, or “progressive” lenses, allow those of us with lousy distance and lousy near vision to see the world using one pair of glasses. They’re pretty amazing if you consider the alternative: […]
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Dec, 20
How to write “how-to” instructions
Step-by-step instructions are important communication tools in business, and elsewhere. If you’ve ever assembled a bookcase, you appreciate the value of a good task analysis, which forms the basis for good instructions. In the world of ergonomics, we use task analysis in physical/cognitive demands analysis (PDA/CDAs), and to develop training. First, training….Your company may have […]
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Nov, 20
My armrests are killing me
We’re often asked about armrests…do I need them? How can I make them more comfortable? We’ve talked about armrests before, but the topic is hot again, now that more people are working from home. Many employees are sitting at a kitchen table, or at a desk with drawers. If the chair has armrests, the armrests […]
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Sep, 20
Is home-school-ergo taking on a new priority?
In the spring, when we came home to work and study, most of us gave little thought to ergonomics. But as the months have worn on and computer use at home has become the norm, we really need to take a closer look. The photo above was taken many years ago – this child is […]
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May, 20
How to set up an hourly stretch reminder
When you’re working in less-than-ideal postures, for example in a home office, it’s more important than usual to get up and move once in a while. Moving keeps our bodies healthy and our minds sharp! Here are instructions to set up reminders using outlook, without purchasing fancy software or apps. This task will take you […]
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Apr, 20
Covid-eo 2020
We’re all getting much more familiar with technology, as we learn how to communicate more effectively from a distance. Videochat, through the many available apps, has proven incredibly helpful during this time of “physical distancing”. Here’s our advice about the ergonomics of using a video. If you’ll be doing a lot of chatting, avoid arm […]
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Jan, 20
We love work!
“I like work, it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” Jerome K. Jerome, 1889 Jerome Jerome was not an ergonomist, but he could have been. Like him, we like to watch people work – we like figuring out what they are doing, and why. We like to understand why different […]