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Is bigger better when it comes to computer screens?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Carrie in Design, News, Office Ergo, techiques, training

A visitor to our office recently remarked, “I think I know what you’re going to say, but, when it comes to computer monitors, is a bigger screen better?” The answer was apparently not what he expected. Bigger is not better when it comes to screens. Here’s the problem. Your neck...

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How to make “best practices” training stick

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Carrie in best practices, Industrial, Manual handling, techiques, training

We’ve all sat through training where we were instructed how to do something, only to get back to our job to discover that what seemed simple enough in the classroom really didn’t make sense in the field. Or, like me, you’ve probably watched your kids do things on their phones...

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push. Push. PUSH!!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Carrie in Industrial, Manual handling, News, techiques

People push and pull things all day long – doors, wheelchairs, buttons, chairs, bins, and boxes. We rarely think about the best way to push something. Ergonomists, asked about the risks associated with pushing a load, will usually focus on the force required, the hand height, the type of grip...

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Who’s helping Grandma? (Home health care providers need ergonomics support)

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Carrie in Design, Ergo at home, health care, Manual handling, News, techiques

When Grandpa has a heart attack, the focus is (and ought to be) on getting care for Grandpa, so he can return to the comfort of his home. When he leaves the hospital, health care providers such as Occupational Therapists (OTs) might provide recommendations for changes that will make his...

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Ergo training prevents injuries (Sneak preview of one of our ergo conference presentations)

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Carrie in ergo program, Industrial, Manual handling, News, techiques

If you haven’t registered for the October 5-8 Association of Canadian Ergonomists conference, it’s not too late – in fact, the early registration deadline has been extended to Monday, Sept 15! Click here to register for the conference, being held in Waterloo, ON. We are presenting two papers there. Josie will be...

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