It is still very surprising to me that many organizations view ergonomics and safety as separate initiatives.  Most JHSCs do not know how to look for ergonomic (or better called Musculoskeletal Disorder) hazards in their workplaces.  How does your organization … Continue reading →

Next month, the Ministry of Labour has planned a month long inspection blitz on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Ergonomics. In particular, the blitz will focus on manual material handling risks in the industrial, construction, mining and health care sectors. Manual … Continue reading →

Do you mouse with your right hand?  Is your mouse located to the right side of your keyboard?  If so you are not alone.  This is the typical way we have all been taught to set up our keyboard and … Continue reading →

Tell us about your chair.  What do you like and what do you dislike?  What model and make are you using? What adjustable features do you have and use? The chair has been deemed the ”most important peice of furniture” to … Continue reading →

How do you calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for ergonomics initiatives? The goal of ergonomic interventions is to eliminate or reduce injuries and injury claim costs, and to improve the health and well-being of workers; however, calculating ROI based … Continue reading →