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Recent Posts
- Workstation setup for an account manager
- Addressing the aging population in the workforce at the Alberta Health & Safety Conference
- Using two monitor screens at work? Suggestions for working in comfort.
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- Principles of Office Ergonomics Course November 8 & 9, 2011
Category Archives: Ergo Tips
The pros and cons of the iPad
There’s a lot of negativity toward the new iPad – but it’s usefulness depends on what you are using it for and for how long. Continue reading
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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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Proper hand tools can reduce risks of musculoskeletal disorders on the job.
Injuries don’t always happen suddenly on the worksite. Many times they are caused when exposed to a risk over a long period of time – such as the case with hand tools that can damage the soft tissues of the hand. Next time you are in the market for hand tools, keep these points in mind. Continue reading
Choose an ergonomic consulting firm that best understands your needs.
Choosing the right ergonomic consulting firm goes beyond professional designations and experience. You also have to consider how a firm operates its own business and how it treats its employees. How can a consulting firm provide services that have you and your employees’ best interests in mind if it does not practice the same? 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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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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EWI Works’ Ergonomic Toolbox Minutes now available!
EWI Works can help reinforce your health and safety initiatives with our free Toolbox Minutes. Hand them out at your safety meetings, brown bag sessions or post them on your corporate intranet! Contact us if you want a monthly subscription at info@ewiworks.com! Continue reading
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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