Comments for ERGO Consulting Inc. http://www.ergoconsulting.ca Just another WordPress site Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:31:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Mousing tips for the Computer User by admin http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/mousing-tips-for-the-computer-user/#comment-340 admin Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:31:31 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1205#comment-340 Judy Did you find mousing on the left to solve your problem of the arm rests being in the way? Another option might be to remove the arm rests. I hope this was helpful. Marnie Judy
Did you find mousing on the left to solve your problem of the arm rests being in the way? Another option might be to remove the arm rests. I hope this was helpful.

Marnie

]]> Comment on Mousing tips for the Computer User by Lucy Krotenko http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/mousing-tips-for-the-computer-user/#comment-339 Lucy Krotenko Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:47:12 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1205#comment-339 A great way to start to learn how to mouse with your left hand is to alternate the mousing between the hands. The brain quickly adapts making the transition to left handed mousing easier. It is important to know that you need to re-set your mouse each time you change from right handed to left handed mousing. The same way that you use your 'pointer' finger on your right hand to click - you use the 'pointer' finger on your left hand to click. I suffered with epicondylitis (tennis elbow)for years and tried all models, makes and sizes of mice. The only one I use now has been designed by Dr. Jay Shephard @ www.shephardhealth.com. It places your wrist and elbow in a neutral position for mousing. A great way to start to learn how to mouse with your left hand is to alternate the mousing between the hands. The brain quickly adapts making the transition to left handed mousing easier. It is important to know that you need to re-set your mouse each time you change from right handed to left handed mousing. The same way that you use your ‘pointer’ finger on your right hand to click – you use the ‘pointer’ finger on your left hand to click. I suffered with epicondylitis (tennis elbow)for years and tried all models, makes and sizes of mice. The only one I use now has been designed by Dr. Jay Shephard @ http://www.shephardhealth.com. It places your wrist and elbow in a neutral position for mousing.

]]> Comment on Mousing tips for the Computer User by Tracy Bryce http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/mousing-tips-for-the-computer-user/#comment-338 Tracy Bryce Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:35 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1205#comment-338 Over the years, I've recommended using keyboards without the numeric pads or "mouse bridges" to draw the right handed mouser closer to the keyboard. Obviously, this is a better solution for those who don't work with numbers all day. Over the years, I’ve recommended using keyboards without the numeric pads or “mouse bridges” to draw the right handed mouser closer to the keyboard. Obviously, this is a better solution for those who don’t work with numbers all day.

]]> Comment on Mousing tips for the Computer User by Judy http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/mousing-tips-for-the-computer-user/#comment-337 Judy Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:02:25 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1205#comment-337 With the mouse on the right side and my chair and keyboard set to the correct heights the arms of my chair impede my ability to access the mouse. To compensate for this I have the right chair arm set higher than the left and try to mouse underneath the arm. This is extremely uncomfortable causing pain in my right side. After reading this blog I moved the mouse to the left; this problem no longer exists. It will take some getting used to but hopefullly this change will reduce the pain in my shoulder and neck (after I rearrange my workstation). With the mouse on the right side and my chair and keyboard set to the correct heights the arms of my chair impede my ability to access the mouse. To compensate for this I have the right chair arm set higher than the left and try to mouse underneath the arm. This is extremely uncomfortable causing pain in my right side. After reading this blog I moved the mouse to the left; this problem no longer exists. It will take some getting used to but hopefullly this change will reduce the pain in my shoulder and neck (after I rearrange my workstation).

]]> Comment on Mousing tips for the Computer User by Alexandra Stinson - ERGO Consultant http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/mousing-tips-for-the-computer-user/#comment-336 Alexandra Stinson - ERGO Consultant Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:28:58 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1205#comment-336 I've had right shoulder problems from a poor workstation set-up when I was in school and I've done several things over the years to try and help my discomfort. Mousing left helped a great deal however with today's technological equipment I now have a keyboard that has a floating mouse that I can easily switch from right to left and back again. So now I just need to make sure I'm working at elbow height. I’ve had right shoulder problems from a poor workstation set-up when I was in school and I’ve done several things over the years to try and help my discomfort. Mousing left helped a great deal however with today’s technological equipment I now have a keyboard that has a floating mouse that I can easily switch from right to left and back again. So now I just need to make sure I’m working at elbow height.

]]> Comment on ERGONOMIC OFFICE SEATING – The search for the best liked chair by Tracy Bryce http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/ergonomic-office-seating-the-search-for-the-best-liked-chair/#comment-335 Tracy Bryce Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:11:34 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1085#comment-335 Thanks for the excellent reference, Sarah. However, I was hoping for something less technical I could send to work colleagues who are not in the profession. Tracy Thanks for the excellent reference, Sarah. However, I was hoping for something less technical I could send to work colleagues who are not in the profession.
Tracy

]]> Comment on ERGONOMIC OFFICE SEATING – The search for the best liked chair by Rick McClure http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/ergonomic-office-seating-the-search-for-the-best-liked-chair/#comment-334 Rick McClure Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:58:17 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1085#comment-334 When I was teh EHS manager for a call centre company a few years ago I only purchased a customized version of Global's GRANADA 3217 HIGH BACK MULTI-TILTER. We had it upgraded to a 24 hour chair, which involved additional back support and seat padding. We never had any complaints about that chair, and it was very economical to purchase a reasonably priced chair and upgrade it slightly. Granada features a sculpted back with pronounced lumbar support. Standard height/width adjustable curved arms (3N) on all arm models can help prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). Adjustable seat depth is standard on all multi-tilter models. A Consumers Digest 'Best Buy' pick. When I was teh EHS manager for a call centre company a few years ago I only purchased a customized version of Global’s GRANADA 3217 HIGH BACK MULTI-TILTER. We had it upgraded to a 24 hour chair, which involved additional back support and seat padding. We never had any complaints about that chair, and it was very economical to purchase a reasonably priced chair and upgrade it slightly.

Granada features a sculpted back with pronounced lumbar support.

Standard height/width adjustable curved arms (3N) on all arm models can help prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSIs).
Adjustable seat depth is standard on all multi-tilter models.
A Consumers Digest ‘Best Buy’ pick.

]]> Comment on ERGONOMIC OFFICE SEATING – The search for the best liked chair by ERGO Inc. http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/ergonomic-office-seating-the-search-for-the-best-liked-chair/#comment-333 ERGO Inc. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:00:48 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1085#comment-333 Keep your comments coming in ... I don't think we have come to any conclusion as to what the best liked chair is. Maybe this is an indication that there is individual preference as well as ergonomic concerns to think about. This can be a challenge as organizations do not what to buy several different types of chairs - but they can buy the right size and fit. Here is another article that addresses office seating. http://onlinearticlegroup.com/ergonomic-desk-chairs-deciding-on-the-best-layout-for-useful-workstation-ergonomics Keep your comments coming in … I don’t think we have come to any conclusion as to what the best liked chair is. Maybe this is an indication that there is individual preference as well as ergonomic concerns to think about. This can be a challenge as organizations do not what to buy several different types of chairs – but they can buy the right size and fit. Here is another article that addresses office seating.

http://onlinearticlegroup.com/ergonomic-desk-chairs-deciding-on-the-best-layout-for-useful-workstation-ergonomics

]]> Comment on ERGONOMIC OFFICE SEATING – The search for the best liked chair by Sarah Snable http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/ergonomic-office-seating-the-search-for-the-best-liked-chair/#comment-331 Sarah Snable Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:23:31 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1085#comment-331 Hi Tracy Check out this study posted on the CRE-MSD website (http://www.cre-msd.uwaterloo.ca) done at the University of Waterloo on Stability Balls vs. Office Chairs. Might be helpful for you ... http://www.cre-msd.uwaterloo.ca/Documents/Products/PP_Stability_Balls.pdf Hi Tracy
Check out this study posted on the CRE-MSD website (http://www.cre-msd.uwaterloo.ca) done at the University of Waterloo on Stability Balls vs. Office Chairs. Might be helpful for you …
http://www.cre-msd.uwaterloo.ca/Documents/Products/PP_Stability_Balls.pdf

]]> Comment on ERGONOMIC OFFICE SEATING – The search for the best liked chair by ERGO Inc. http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/ergonomic-office-seating-the-search-for-the-best-liked-chair/#comment-274 ERGO Inc. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:11:22 +0000 http://www.ergoconsulting.ca/?p=1085#comment-274 Check out this new chair by Humanscale. What does everyone think? My concern is that it does not seem like the arms can be adjusted. They say there are only 2 adjustments (seat height and depth) which they are advertising as "simplicity in use". Does this not go against all we have been saying about ergonomic seating? Different World Chair by Humanscale www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/10/prweb8922316.htm Marnie Downey, President ERGO Inc. Check out this new chair by Humanscale. What does everyone think? My concern is that it does not seem like the arms can be adjusted. They say there are only 2 adjustments (seat height and depth) which they are advertising as “simplicity in use”. Does this not go against all we have been saying about ergonomic seating?

Different World Chair by Humanscale

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/10/prweb8922316.htm

Marnie Downey, President ERGO Inc.

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