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16 Nov, 20

best practices, Driving, engineering, Ergo at home, Industrial, techniques, tools, training

Changing your tires? Which wrench is right?

If you’re having trouble loosening the lug nuts on your summer tires, a longer wrench will give you an advantage. The physics behind the “lever” wasn’t exciting in 6th grade, and surely would not compel you to read this article. However, the “longer wrench” solution is so effective that it’s tempting to simply use the […]

02 Nov, 20

best practices, ergo program, injury, Manual handling, News, techniques, training

Hiring? What should orientation include about ergonomics?

New employee orientation typically focuses on important tips like how to get paid, and how to avoid getting hit by a truck at work – admittedly high priorities for both employees and employers. However, new employee orientation offers a one-time opportunity to encourage employees to practice ergonomics. Here are the things that I wish employees […]

21 Oct, 20

best practices, Driving, ergo program, essential services, injury, techniques, training

Give your snowplow drivers a hand up: start the season with ergonomics training

Well, actually, we’d prefer that they get two hands up, when they’re climbing into the cab! No one wants to think about it, but winter IS coming; municipalities and private landscaping companies are already hard at work preparing to take care of the wintery roads. Snowplow drivers are exposed to several strain/sprain injury hazards: – […]

27 Aug, 20

best practices, Ergo at home, exercise, Manual handling, techniques, training

Two ways to lift a rock – which is more “ergo”?

Carrie’s dad lives in Muskoka, where landscaping the shoreline is always a work in progress. There is one rock pile, in particular, that has been by the dock for 20 years, waiting to be tackled. Carrie’s son, Dax, spent some time at his Grandpa’s this summer. Missing the gym, he was willing to challenge the […]

05 Aug, 20

best practices, Ergo at home, News, techniques, tools, training

Virtual Adventures of Ergo Interns at Taylor’d Ergo

Sara has been working with Jessica, Himangi, and Elisa, three interns from the Advanced Ergonomics Studies program at Fanshawe College. While internships are typically carried out in a more hands-on setting, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to adapt. We set up a virtual placement to allow our interns to learn some very practical skills, which […]

28 May, 20

best practices, coronavirus, Ergo at home, ergo program, exercise, News, return-to-work, stretching, training, work hardening

Gearing up for the biggest return-to-work project ever!

Never before have our clients experienced a shutdown period of this duration. This many workers have never taken so long away from physical work, all at the same time. We’d love to think that the lengthy furlough has meant hours in the home gym, extra walks with the kids, and yoga in front of the […]

04 May, 20

Ergo at home, News, techniques, training

Sanity-saving musical instruments, and their ergonomics

As we find leisure time at home, some of us have been picking up long abandoned hobbies, such as crafting, puzzles, reading, or games. Josie and Carrie have both enjoyed a bit more time to play a musical instrument – Josie the piano, and Carrie the guitar. From Carrie: I have come to appreciate the […]

22 Jul, 19

ergonomics of ergonomics, News, training

Five things Josie has learned during five years at Taylor’d Ergo

July 23 marks my five-year anniversary at Taylor’d Ergo. Wow, time flies! I thought I’d share 5 things that I’ve learned to do over the past 5 years. Gain technical know-how from the pros It’s a given that everyone should develop their technical skills over the first few years of a career. Working for Taylor’d […]

Changing your tires? Which wrench is right?

Hiring? What should orientation include about ergonomics?

Give your snowplow drivers a hand up: start the season with ergonomics training

Two ways to lift a rock – which is more “ergo”?

Virtual Adventures of Ergo Interns at Taylor’d Ergo

Gearing up for the biggest return-to-work project ever!

Sanity-saving musical instruments, and their ergonomics

Five things Josie has learned during five years at Taylor’d Ergo

What is ergonomics?

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