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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: Ergonomic News
Addressing the aging population in the workforce at the Alberta Health & Safety Conference
One of our contacts from Humantech, Blake McGowan, alerted us to an article published in the Globe and Mail regarding the aging workforce (article). The article addresses the concern the Canadian Government has over rising healthcare and retirement benefits costs … Continue reading
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Using two monitor screens at work? Suggestions for working in comfort.
While most of us are used to working with one monitor screen, some office workers and professionals require two monitor screens while on the job, particularly those working in industries that involve computer graphics and design due to the size … Continue reading
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Designing the workplace for an aging population – Humantech webinar
We got word from our friends at Humantech that they will be presenting a webinar on designing the workplace for an aging population. The course will be taught by Blake McGowan – who will also be co-presenting the Applied Industrial … Continue reading
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EWI Works and Humantech bring you Applied Industrial Ergonomics course in Calgary
In association with Humantech Inc., EWI Works co-teaching Humantech’s world renowned Applied Industrial Ergonomics course EWI Works is thrilled to offer Humantech’s “Applied Industrial Ergonomics” in Canada! In a growing relationship with the internationally known Humantech, we will be … Continue reading
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Kirsten Willms now CCPE certified Ergonomist!
This news is a little late but we just wanted to share the news with everyone that EWI Calgary’s Kirsten Willms is now officially a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist. This is also exciting for the rest of us as EWI … 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
Universal design and home environments
Linda recently attended a full day course offered by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and co-sponsored by the Saskatoon Health Region. The course, “Enabling Occupation Through Universal Design and Home Modification”, was presented by occupational therapist, Kathy Pringle. It covered current … Continue reading
Part 14 – Section 209 of the OHS Code: Patient Handling
Section 209 of Part 14 of the OHS Code is entirely new and refers specifically to the healthcare industry. If you need more detail on how to implement this change, you can find out more information in Worksafe Alberta’s publication, … Continue reading
Developing a training program to reduce MSI risks to workers
Part 14 of the Code requires that organizations need to implement a training program should they discover MSI risks to workers after conducting a hazard assessment. This doesn’t have to be a daunting task and EWI can help. Continue reading
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