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Steps of a prototype and user-trial process

Have you ever thought of redesigning your home kitchen or living room in one day? Consider the individual challenges of picking the paint colour, furniture style and arrangement without being able to foresee the entire end result. Despite best intentions, … Continue reading

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Ergonomic audit or assessment? Understanding what you need.

You know you need an ergonomist to come in and look at an employee’s workstation, but you don’t fully understand the difference between an audit or an assessment. There’s a big difference depending on the situation. Here’s how to determine what you might need before making the call. Continue reading

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Ergo products: The Flex Desk and ISE Value Keyboard Package

Two ergonomic products are suggested to reduce the discomfort that four office coordinators are having at a client’s location. Continue reading

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A suitable work station for employees who alternate tasks regularly

Recently one of our ergonomists conducted an audit for a client’s employee who frequently alternated tasks from the computer, to handling documents, to using the phone. The employee found she was feeling discomfort, possibly affecting job performance. Here are the … Continue reading

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Ergonomic solutions for a multi-user lab bench – part two

Find out the ergonomic solutions to this case study about a multi-use lab bench. Continue reading

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Change your view – placing documents at an angle and higher level

Reviewing and assembling documents while seated at your desk can cause discomfort in the neck – find out what we suggest to alleviate this problem. Continue reading

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