The new mother sits in her rocking chair cradling her infant in her arms, gazing lovingly down at her sleeping babe: The picture perfect scenario of the joy of motherhood.…

Last week, Alberta was treated to an unexpected early snowfall. While we are fortunate that winter conditions have reverted back to a typical, warm, Western Canadian September we were reminded…

Children in elementary, middle and high school commonly use backpacks to carry books, shoes and other necessities for school each day. It is important that you consider the weight and…

McCrum’s Office Furnishings’ new showroom in Calgary will be EWI’s location for our Practical Office Ergonomics on October 7th and 8th and we couldn’t be more excited. Conveniently located just…

Individuals come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. Individual characteristics impact how an individual interacts within an environment or with various objects. These characteristics can include: age, gender, stature, strength,…

As discussed in a previous blog post, many provinces across Canada are aiming legislation at the reduction of musculoskeletal disorders.  Many of the regulations that are in place take aim…

So what does an ergonomist think about in the wee hours of the morning while nursing her newborn?  Ergonomics, of course. As a diehard “ergo nerd” I find it hard…

Working from home and “telecommuting” is becoming increasingly popular among companies across Canada. Improvements in technology make it much easier to interact and communicate with machinery, processes and people over…

Neck discomfort is a common ailment of computer users. It is not uncommon for me to hear reports of neck pain, and/or pain across the shoulders when working with clients…

I have been using the Lifeform 6780 Eclipse High back chair for approximately three months and I’d like to share my user experience. The key feature I’d like to emphasize…