Obesity at Work: Creating Offices for Everyone
Obesity at Work: Creating Offices for Everyone Many offices have employees who are overweight or are obese, yet few are set up to accommodate them. This has knock-on effects on…
The Return on Investment from Workplace Injury Prevention
The Return on Investment from Workplace Injury Prevention Investing in workplace injury prevention can seem costly up front. Yet, a deeper look reveals a return on investment that’s hard to…
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Surgeons
Due to the nature of their jobs, surgeons experience a very high rate of musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. Unfortunately, surgeons’ MSDs often go unreported and they are unsure how to…
Ergonomists Get MSIs Too: What I Learned
Ergonomists aren’t immune to MSIs, contrary to popular belief. The lessons I learned during a recent flare up in my neck offer a great case study in how we can’t…
Lessons From an Ergonomist Who’s Practiced on Three Continents
An ergonomics pioneer in Nigeria, a master’s student in England, and one of our top consultants, Tobi Durowoju has the unique distinction of practicing ergonomics on three continents. “You learn…
When Working From Home Ends in Emergency
It all started as a normal Saturday after yet another week of working from home. But as the day went on, Marie* started noticing she couldn’t find any position -…
How to Ergonomically Carve a Pumpkin
Ahh, that festive season where the Great Pumpkin takes to the skies. Assuming you aren’t Linus from the Peanut gang, chances are you’re going to be involved in carving a…
Ergonomic Bike Setup: Getting the Most Out of Your Ride
After a long winter, most people wheel their bike out of storage, pump up the tires, oil the chain, and start pedaling. Spending only a few extra minutes on an…
Busting the Standing Desk Myth
Not everyone needs a standing desk. They aren’t the solution to all the problems associated with sedentary office work. They will not help you lose weight. It’s time to dispel…
Work-Life Balance: Learn with EWI Works
When we talk about work-life balance, we often focus on having enough time and mental space to pursue a healthy, robust, fulfilling life without work getting in the way. It’s…
