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Ergonomics is the science that studies the best working environment and body postures in the workplace. It studies the relationship…
- Apr 06, 2023 |
Ergonomics Can Affect Price
Did you ever wonder why that simple computer chair costs a $1,000? It could be the fabric they used, or…
- Mar 23, 2023 |
Ergonomics For Life
Did you know that a 19th century philosophy was turned into a practical industrial application many decades later, and today…
- Mar 07, 2021 |
5 Ways to Improve Your Home Office Set-up
by Lexi Klinkenberg The pandemic has affected our lives in countless ways, but a shift in workplace habits is among the…
- Jan 12, 2021 |
Working From Home: What to Look for in a Proper Office Chair
Many people who are now working from home are finding themselves sitting longer hours and often in not-so-comfortable chairs. Kitchen…
- Nov 04, 2020 |
Are Sleep Loss and Fatigue Affecting Your Health? How to Tell if you’re Getting Enough Sleep.
Nearly 6 in 10 Canadians say they wake up feeling tired. About 40% of Canadians will exhaust themselves with a…
- Oct 21, 2020 |
5 Tips for keeping a healthy eating routine while working from home
With many finding that they will have an extended delay in returning to their regular workplace, working from home may…
- Oct 18, 2020 |
Exercises for Eyestrain – sore, tired, burning eyes
Exercises for eyestrain Looking at a computer all day can be challenging at the best of times; but when it…
- Apr 16, 2020 |
Stretch Break 101 – Palming (for sore and tired eyes)
Palming: For sore, tired eye muscles Hey Everyone, in Week 5 of isolation, we hope…
- Apr 08, 2020 |
5 Key Positive Home Workstation Considerations
5 Key Positive Home Workstation Considerations for helping to feel more comfortable working from home. – Now that the initial…
- Apr 07, 2020 |
Stretch Break 101 – Forearm Stretches
Stretch Break 101 – Fingers Up and Fingers Down Fingers-Up Stretch Fingers-Down Stretch Welcome to video stretches #13 and…
- Mar 31, 2020 |
Stretch Break 101 – Tight Hips and Glutes
Stretch Break 101 – Hips and Glutes Hey everyone, I hope you enjoyed the lower back stretch. Today’s video stretch…
- Mar 27, 2020 |
Stretch Break 101 – Stretch for Lower Back
Stretch Break 101 – Lower Back Extension Hey Everyone, this stretch is for your lower back muscles and discs. Hunching…
- Mar 26, 2020 |
Stretch Break 101: Chest Pull Stretch for Upper Back Soreness
Stretch Break 101 – Chest Pull Hey Everyone, you can find our Stretching sheet to help you reduce muscle tightness…
- Mar 12, 2020 |
CORONAVIRUS- Setting Up An Ergonomic Workstation At Home
Coronavirus: Working From Home With the Coronavirus continuing to spread, companies are taking precautions and considering allowing people…
- Jan 13, 2020 |
New Course: Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Course for the Industrial Workplace
Does your industrial safety program need a lift? This 8-hour course is an introductory course designed for safety leaders…
- Feb 11, 2019 |
Varying Your Position is the Most Important Rule to Be Comfortable at Work!
My 19-year old daughter this weekend told me she was one day late paying her Visa bill. She has only…
- Mar 04, 2018 |
Did You Know there’s an Office Ergonomics Standard (CSA Z412) that covers how you should use your Cell Phone?
Is Your Company Meeting the CSA Standard for Office Ergonomics? Hey all you professionals in Health and Safety, Ergonomics, Facility…
- Jan 09, 2018 |
Practical Tips for Using a Sit-Stand Desk
Practical Tips for Using Your Sit-Stand Desk Research has proven that introducing sit-stand workstations in the office can reduce workers…
- Nov 22, 2017 |
Sit-Stand Desks: What are the Best Choices?
HAVE YOU HEARD?? WHAT ARE THE BEST SIT-STAND PRODUCTS? “Sit-stand desks” are what everyone in the office is talking about…
- Oct 03, 2017 |
Don’t “Fall” Into Bad Habits During Fall & Spring Clean-up
Make sure you don’t “fall” into bad habits during fall and spring clean-up activities this changing season. When…
- Jun 14, 2017 |
Causes of Back Pain – part 2
What are the causes of back pain? Recently my brother experienced the searing back pain from “putting his back out”. …
- May 29, 2017 |
Chronic back pain? Journalist investigates what works and what doesn’t
Chronic back pain? Journalist talks with leading back expert, Dr. Stu McGill and investigates what works and what doesn’t: Check…
- Apr 13, 2017 |
Causes of Back Pain – Part 1
Are you among the millions of people in North America who would say they have a “bad back”? One that…
- Jan 19, 2017 |
Using Laptops Can Be a Risky Business
Using Laptops Can be a “Risky Business”! Are you using your laptop in the best position? Are you an occasional laptop…
- Jan 11, 2017 |
A Tale of Two Sexes
Men and women are not created equal — women have a higher risk of some musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) than men….
- Jan 08, 2017 |
Ergonomics Behind the Wheel
Driving (for work or fun) Can Contribute to the Development of Repetitive Strain Injuries: Driving in a vehicle for long…
- Dec 14, 2016 |
Watch out for Flying Hazards!
Winter and holiday season is upon us and with that, people’s thoughts turn towards travelling. Air travel, whether it be…
- Oct 21, 2016 |
Safely Putting on Winter Tires
It’s that time of year again when most of us think about putting winter tires on our cars. If you…
- Mar 07, 2016 |
Reduce Stress and Reduce Pain
The last eighteen months has seen difficult times for the otherwise very-robust Alberta economy. With the low price of oil,…
- Mar 01, 2015 |
Sitting Versus Standing to Work: What’s Best?
Think about the position you are in right now, reading this article. If you are like most of us, you…
