08
Aug, 23
Games, and ergonomic work strategies
Games can help workers to learn better work practices by showing, in a fun setting, how various ergonomics principles apply.
28
Jul, 23
How to get a strain/sprain injury at a perfectly-adjusted workstation
I can’t honestly say that I’ve suffered a strain/sprain injury, but I know the early signs when I see them. I have the advantage of an education and 30+ years of experience, so I’m able to avoid the progression of such an issue. (Physician, heal thyself! Ergonomist, fix thine workstation!) I can, however, report that, […]
12
Jun, 23
Unlocking the benefits of sit/stand furniture: Practical tips for successful implementation
Five practical tips for implementing new sit/stand furniture in an office
08
May, 23
Engineering effective administrative controls: A guide for health and safety professionals
When an engineering control is not possible, how and why should we "engineer" the ergonomic admin controls that protect workers from injury?
17
Apr, 23
The wheel on the bus
We have worked with bus drivers extensively over the years, and it is surprising how a small adjustment can significantly improve their driving comfort. Bus seats typically offer more adjustability than a typical office chair, which means that if the driver takes the time to adjust it, the “ergonomics” of the workstation can be quite […]
20
Mar, 23
Meet us in New Orleans
Our entire team is heading south next week to participate and present at the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2023 If you are coming to New Orleans, please find us to say hi, and come to our presentations to support our ergonomists! As an “applied” conference, we know that next week’s program will energize us with ideas […]
13
Mar, 23
Somebody’s watching me…and I’m sitting straighter
Sometimes you get that feeling, like someone is watching you. And maybe that makes you sit up straighter. Our Social Media team had some fun with that theme, creating some videos that we’ll share over the next few months. We used our life-size wooden mannequin to represent an “ergo” monitor. The images above were clipped […]
06
Feb, 23
More than one way to skin a cat and [do other things too]
Ewwww! I don’t like that metaphor either. But gore aside, workers often find the “best way” to do a task. And ergonomists are sometimes asked to evaluate alternative methods. How do we do this? We use objective analysis tools to compare methods. Some ergonomists use motion capture tools, which evaluate how much time is spent […]