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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Table of contents: 1. Introduction 2. What is an office ergonomics checklist? 3. An ergonomics audit checklist for offices 3.1. General working environment 3.2. Chair, sitting posture, and desk 3.3. Hardware (screen, keyboard, mouse) and set-up 3.4. Accessories 3.4. Mobile devices 3.5. Work organisation 4.…

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Ergonomic desk height 3. Sitting position at an ergonomic desk 4. Ergonomic desk setup 4.1. Office ergonomics desk setup 4.2. Ergonomic desk setup at home 4.3. Ergonomics of desk setup for laptops 5. Surroundings for an ergonomic workstation 6.…

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Table of contents: 1. Introduction 2. What is computer workstation ergonomics & why is it important? 3. Checklists on how to set up an ergonomic computer workstation 3.1 Desk 3.2 Monitors 3.3 Keyboards 3.4 Mouse 3.5 Chairs 3.6 Laptops 3.7 Supplemental lighting 3.8 Document holders…

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Table of contents: 1. Introductions 2. How to improve ergonomics in the workplace 2.1 Redesign the tasks 2.2 Regulate temperature 2.3 Use adjustable furniture 2.4 Engage in exercise 2.5 Reduce work stress 2.6 Practice good posture 3. How to implement ergonomics in the workplace 3.1…

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Table of contents: 1. Introductions 2. What is ergonomics in the workplace 3. Types of ergonomics in the workplace 4. Physical ergonomics in the workplace 5. Cognitive Ergonomics 6. Organizational Ergonomics 7. How does ergonomics work Ergonomics is the study of how people and their…

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Table of contents:1. Introductions2. Ergonomic assessment definition3. Who performs ergonomic evaluations4. Ergonomic assessment process4.1. Identification4.2. Getting to know the employee4.3. Evaluation4.4. Recommendations4.5. Measurement5. Conclusion Have you ever felt like your posture is not that good anymore? Do you think it's because of how you sit…

Lie in the sun with a glass of wine on top of the mountain, or go faster than a car on your skis. Winter has arrived and many of us head to the slopes to enjoy the annual ski trip. If it's your first time or you're a pro, always…

Musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome and lower back pain occur often in the Laboratory. Laboratory researchers are at risk for developing injuries because of the repetitive nature of pipetting, use of small handheld tools, opening and closing cabinets, prolonged awkward postures at a microscope, awkward postures at biological…

Depending on where you live, the first few snowflakes can fall in early November or December. During the winter season, it can get colder and icy. Injuries arise during the winter months for a variety of reasons, including slippery conditions, shovelling, winter sports, and believe it or not, decorating. Read…