Why I am Working with WELL to Bring Movement into the Workplace
Movement can tackle many factors contributing to onset of chronic illness. The evidence is clear: the place we work - and the movement it affords - has an enormous impact…
Get Your Exercise in Hawaii… On a Virtual Run!
Virtual Runs: Get your exercise anywhere with Yes.Fit. I don’t know about you, but I need a little extra motivation these days to get moving. Me and my couch, we…
LED Lighting Systems in Open Office Spaces Affect Job Performance
Open office spaces and LED lighting systems are both great. But, in combination, they can create excessive light levels, leading to health concerns and reduced job performance. Recent green initiatives…
ErgoConnect: Remote Ergonomic Assessments for Everyone
Without ErgoConnect, remote ergonomic assessments can be quite the challenge. Ergonomists need to clearly see someone's work environment and have measurements available before recommending improvements or identifying risks and concerns.…
Laptop Use 101: Using a Laptop Like a Pro
No, I’m not going to tell you how to turn the thing on or troubleshoot Windows 10 problems, but I will tell you how to set yourself up to maximize…
Choose the right window scraper!
Scraping Vehicle Windows: Choose Your Weapon Wisely!
No one likes scraping vehicle windows. But for those of us living in colder climates, it’s just part of a regular day. However, there are a few things we can…
Happy Holidays – EWI Works’ 2017 Year in Review
They say a rolling stone gathers no moss - EWI Works had a very exciting year in 2017, taking a huge leap forward in ergonomics and injury prevention. Over the…
Shovelling Snow: Straight-Handle or Bent-Handle Shovels
Winters are beautiful and with them come many fun activities, but, let’s be honest, shovelling all that snow is one activity few get excited about. Shovelling snow not only tedious…
Hazard Assessment: Removing Manhole Covers
Our ergonomists conducted a hazard assessment for a road crew, part of which included a worksite which involved removing manhole covers. The task was a one-person job that involved using…
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…
