ergonomic

29 Aug, 19

ergonomics of ergonomics, News

Ergonomic, ergonomics, er-GONE-omist, ergo-NO-mist…or, maybe, just plain “ergo”

Imagine this scene: A multidisciplinary team is gathered for a meeting to discuss an important initiative, one that should have a significant impact on the organisation. The problem at hand has been affecting productivity, quality, employee morale, and has been associated with costly injuries. People are interested. A manager arrives with the consultant who has […]

25 Jul, 19

footwear, injury, legislation, News, Office Ergo, Shopping

Outlawing heels in the office

Although very few businesses overtly EXPECT women to wear heels to work, we do anyway. Heels have a way of making us look taller and leaner, and who can resist the urge to self-promote? (Turns out, many people, all smarter than I.) A little-noticed section of Bill 148 (Schedule 3) actually prohibits employers from requiring […]

14 May, 19

best practices, Driving, Ergo at home, News, stretching, training

Are we there yet?

Finally, the first long weekend of the summer! We yearn for sun, sand, water, and fun! The long weekend may also bring long drives, as we make our way to the beach or cottage. We’ve all endured the wrath of the car seat after hours in a vehicle. Even a comfortable, well-adjusted seat can cause […]

News, Office Ergo

Mouse, mole, or rat? How to choose and tame the best desk rodent for your hand

Most people start out with a “standard” mouse, which, to be fair, fits most people quite satisfactorily. However, if a mouse doesn’t fit your hand, the computer sales person isn’t going to be the one to tell you. How do you know if a mouse is right for you? Maybe you’d be better off with […]

26 Nov, 18

News

Ergonomics and work in the cold

by Kristina Zucchiatti It’s time to give a warm “welcome back” to our winter clothing. Although we all tend to complain about the cold, some Ontarians have to wear “Arctic” outdoor clothing (jackets, boots, and gloves) all year round! (And those of us who eat ice cream are grateful that they do!) When we are […]

16 Jul, 18

best practices, Industrial, News

How can we get employees to use “ergonomic” work practices?

Most employers want employees to use “ergonomic” work practices, and sometimes they are frustrated when employees choose methods that seem “obviously” un-ergonomic. Employees may have the option to push straight on, but they push sideways because it’s faster. Or maybe they don’t use the lift table that has been provided. In offices, the purchase of […]

28 May, 18

Industrial, injury, training

Right-click on my neck, please. (What if your body came with online ergonomics help?)

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could right-click on your neck to find out whether it was the position of your screen, your eyeglass prescription, or the office lighting that was causing your neck pain and headaches? What if you could hover your mouse over your spine, to see if you needed more exercise, more […]

20 Apr, 18

cognitive, injury, News, return-to-work

Cognitive demands and concussions (when worlds collide; pun intended)

Not sure why to do cognitive demands analyses (CDAs)? Here is a short story about how CDAs can be useful in the workplace. Jane (not her real name) is a special education teacher who has acted as a consultant to her Board. She has experience in many different facets of education that most teachers don’t […]

Ergonomic, ergonomics, er-GONE-omist, ergo-NO-mist…or, maybe, just plain “ergo”

Outlawing heels in the office

Are we there yet?

Mouse, mole, or rat? How to choose and tame the best desk rodent for your hand

Ergonomics and work in the cold

How can we get employees to use “ergonomic” work practices?

Right-click on my neck, please. (What if your body came with online ergonomics help?)

Cognitive demands and concussions (when worlds collide; pun intended)

What is ergonomics?

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