#BellLetsTalk – Depression and low back pain
Today, January 27, 2016, is the annual Bell Let’s Talk Day. Across Canada, this initiative invites people to use social media to share #BellLetsTalk as a means to promote awareness…
Changing a valve? Flange Hanger has you covered!
Changing a valve or a flange is usually rife with risks. They're heavy and often need to be held in awkward positions for a long time. This is a recipe…
Ladder Climbing and Grip Strategies During Holiday Decorating
Falls from ladders represent a significant injury event in Canada and the United States. Annually, more than 40 000 people are injured from falls in Canada (OHS Canada), and falls…
It is time to check your child’s backpack (and maybe even your own!)
Did you know that 82% of children report back pain related to their backpack? Now that we’re a couple of months into the school season, it is a good time…
How Ergonomists and Product Manufacturers Can Help Each Other
It is common for Ergonomists to work cooperatively with vendors and/or directly with manufacturers to help their clients address their needs. Ergonomists are able to identify ergonomic hazards, as well…
Reviewing categories of physical demands for occupational tasks
In most any industry in North America it is common for employers to use Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) or Job Demands Analysis (JDA) documents as part of their occupational health…
Achieving Good Work-Life Balance
With a return to regular work hours and/or school, and as recreational/extracurricular activities begin for the fall-winter season, things can be quite busy for all of us. With an increase…
Pregnancy and Office Work, Part 1:
General health guidelines suggest that sedentary office work is safe for pregnant women and their unborn children, provided there are no pregnancy complications. However, the physical changes that occur for…
Why choose a Vertical Mouse?
In nearly all occupations computer time makes up a significant portion of the work day. This is especially true for knowledge workers, who generally complete their work in an office…
Reviewing a Compact Split Keyboard
What is the impact of your keyboard choice? A 2010 article outlines a trial of a split, adjustable ergonomic keyboard and separate number pad (the Kinesis Freestyle Solo keyboard with…
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