Last week I discussed an assessment that was conducted on a control panel for workers at a manufacturing plant. The control board was large, causing

Ergonomics isn’t just about the office – it is also valuable in reducing the risks for musculoskeletal injuries in industrial environments. EWI Works has extensive

In researching the iPad, I discovered there is a lot of negativity toward the product, particularly the ergonomic aspects. In general, the most common complaints

EWI Works’ Calgary consultant, Kirsten Willms is a whiz when it comes to cognitive ergonomics and has assisted in incorporating the concepts into a lot

One of our ergonomic consultants conducted an assessment for a support analyst for a cable company, who had very recently returned to work after a

While many industries are automated, there are still occupations that require the use of manual hand tools. The construction industry is a perfect example. Electricians

There’s an old saying – to understand someone, you have to walk a mile in their shoes. This can (and should) be applied to any

Often we receive phone calls from clients who know they need an ergonomist to come in to look at an employee’s workstation because of issues

Four ergonomic audits were conducted for a client whose coordinator staff were feeling similar discomfort due to workstations that required awkward positions.   To provide

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