Ergonomics Archives • Page 4 of 28 •

11 Mar, 24

Ergo at home, Office Ergo, research

How big can your screens be, ergonomically?

Research by Callum Murphy, B.Sc.(Hon.Kin.), AE, Ergonomist With so many options available for computer screens, we thought it was time to provide an update. Where should you place your screens? How many screens can you use? Are curved screens better than flat? Wide screens A recent research paper by Kolbe et al. indicated that: More […]

04 Mar, 24

assessment, health care, Industrial, Manual handling, productivity

The impact of ergonomics on employee productivity and well-being

Ergonomics can improve employee productivity and well-being. This article describes how ergonomists can support pharmaceutical, long-term care, and automotive clients.

17 Feb, 24

Ergo at home, footwear, News, techniques, wellness

Five fun ergo things to do on Family day

Ergonomics applies at work AND at home. Here are five things you can do with your family, to start a discussion about ergonomics. Inspect your winter boots. Are they warm? Do they have good tread to prevent slips? Do they keep moisture out? If you’re shopping for boots, check here first, for help selecting an […]

05 Feb, 24

Design, Employment, ergo program, News, PDA, productivity, Quality, return-to-work, safety, wellness

Elevating HR’s impact: The role of ergonomics in creating inclusive and productive workplaces

An ergonomist can support human resources initiatives by helping to accommodate workers with limitations, by supporting the design of jobs that are inclusive, and by implementing changes that improve safety, comfort, productivity, and quality.

29 Jan, 24

assessment, Ergo at home, Office Ergo, training

Ergonomics for home offices: A comprehensive, uncomplicated approach

When you walk through an office and see workers slumped over their desks, slouching in their chairs, or perched on the edge of their seats, you’ll wonder if they need some ergonomics support. However, when your contact with workers is primarily through Zoom or Teams, where the background looks like a corner office with a […]

28 Dec, 23

assessment, best practices, ergo program, exercise, Industrial, injury, Manual handling, News, productivity, Quality, return-to-work, safety, stretching, techniques, training

MSD prevention in 2024

This article reviews the steps to successfully reducing MSD injuries in 2024.

18 Dec, 23

ergo program, News, professional development

Reflections on 2023

We’ve reached the end of another year. I’m not usually one to brag, but as I reflect on our team’s accomplishments this year, I want to share some of the great things we’ve done. I hope some of the links below might be useful to you! In March, we traveled to New Orleans to participate […]

11 Dec, 23

assessment, engineering, ergo program, Industrial, Manual handling, News, research

Motion capture tech Part 2: What do we do?

If motion capture tools leave significant gaps in MSD risk assessment, what tools should ergonomists use?

Ergonomics

How big can your screens be, ergonomically?

The impact of ergonomics on employee productivity and well-being

Five fun ergo things to do on Family day

Elevating HR’s impact: The role of ergonomics in creating inclusive and productive workplaces

Ergonomics for home offices: A comprehensive, uncomplicated approach

MSD prevention in 2024

Reflections on 2023

Motion capture tech Part 2: What do we do?

What is ergonomics?

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