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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
- LEED Certification and the Pilot Credit 44 – Ergonomics Strategy
- Full-time Ergonomist wanted for EWI Works!
- EWI Works’ office ergonomics course available May 9th and 10th 2012 in Calgary, AB
Category Archives: Ergonomic News
Certified ergonomists advise on the impact of the tablet
Thanks to the increasing popularity of Apple’s iPad, tablets, in general, are being seen in the business and student world as THE number one tool for marketing, business communication, reading or even interactive learning. The tablet is considered by the … Continue reading
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LEED Certification and the Pilot Credit 44 – Ergonomics Strategy
Is your organization considering a green building project? One rating system gaining prominence world-wide is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The primary goal of LEED is to promote building practices that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy for … Continue reading
EWI Works’ office ergonomics course available May 9th and 10th 2012 in Calgary, AB
It’s official – our Principles of Office Ergonomics will now be held for the general public May 9th and 10th, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta. The course was originally held for specific clients who requested the course be taught to their … Continue reading
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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