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Recent Posts
- Office Ergonomics course available in Edmonton June 26 & 27, 2012
- Certified ergonomists advise on the impact of the tablet
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- EWI Works’ office ergonomics course available May 9th and 10th 2012 in Calgary, AB
Category Archives: Case Study
Using Cognitive Ergonomics in our everyday lives
Many of us think that erognomics is for the workplace – but we can see it in our everyday lives as well. Cognitive Ergonomics helps ensure our safety as well as makes our life easier – and can reduce customer complaints for manufacturers! Continue reading
Recommendations for low sitting tolerance due to back surgery
Returning to work from a low back injury and surgery requires a special chair to handle a low tolerance to prolonged sitting at a desk. 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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Techniques for hospital workers to minimize reaching
We’re developing a manual handling course for hospital workers – learn some techniques to reduce reaching and the pain and strain on your shoulders! Continue reading
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Dealing with lighting levels in a multi-worker, open plan office
The challenge of an open-plan office is ensuring proper lighting levels are met while addressing individual workstation location and personal visual needs or light sensitivities. 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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Case study: Laboratory workers at a multi-use workstation
Two part case study on solutions for laboratory workers at a multi-use workstation Continue reading
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OHS Code Part 14: addressing lifting and manual handling
Part 14 requires organizations to address MSIs in the workplace with reference to lifting and manual handling of heavy and awkward loads. The requirements include conducting a proper hazard assessment and implementing changes, including training, to address any risks of MSIs to workers. Continue reading
OHS Code Changes – Section 2 – Hazard Assessments
There are changes to the OHS Code that you should be aware of regarding hazard assessments. Organizations are becoming increasingly responsible for alerting hazards to both employees and contractors working on their site. Continue reading
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Sit to stand desk solution
Sit to stand desks are a great solution to discomfort from prolonged sitting. Continue reading
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