An ergonomics program that works
One of my favorite ergonomics publications just put out an interesting article discribing an ergonomics program and its ROI. check it out: http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2601
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Comment on Staples Survey on Ergonomics
When employees don’t like their workstations you lose profit. Don’t believe me, read this story.
Black Friday Sales may be the most exercise you’ve gotten all week
The day after Thanksgiving may be the best workout you have gotten in the last week (or month depending on your exercise routine). It is a great chance to work off that Thanksgiving meal! Here are 4 tips to keep healthy during Black Friday Sales.
The Lesson of the Fat Pen
I have big fat pens with cushy grips printed with my logo on them. Personally, I can no longer write with a regular pen because I’ve become accustomed to using these fat pens. But why would anyone else choose to use one?
Backpacks are hazardous to your kids
Can you imagine being 13 and having the same back pain your dad has? Back pain is what awaits many of our school age children as they head back to school this year.
Workers Who Are Older Than 100?
I wouldn’t be at all surprised if someday we see people who are older than 100 in the workforce. The reason is that the 75 and older group is actually the fastest growing population in the workforce. How does “old” get defined anyway? The Bureau of Labor Statistics says old is 65 plus, but the [...]
The ergonomic rules (part 2) — Motivation
New year’s resolutions? Motivating a group to do something you want? Here is how motivation really works: WIIFM
Your ergonomic program won’t work unless you follow the rules (part one)
What is in it for me? Answer that question and you may actually have a program that works. However, how many times do you need to answer it? That is a bit of a trick question, or is it?
Is your computer telling you to slouch?
Back pain, neck pain, arm pain and shoulder pain are often blamed on the chair. I’ve worked with a lot of people who spend thousands of dollars buying fancy “ergonomic” chairs and still don’t see any change. Sound familiar?
