Supporting a Safe and Timely Return to Work through Ergonomics
A successful return to work after injury or illness doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through intention, collaboration, and the right ergonomic support. For employers, early and safe reintegration is not only a legal and moral responsibility but also a strategic advantage. The longer an employee remains off work,...
A Guide to Identifying MSD Hazards in the Workplace
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) are among the most common and costly workplace injuries. Many MSD hazards are subtle and develop gradually through forceful exertions, awkward or sustained postures, repetitive motions, vibration, and contact stress. When workers are exposed to these hazards repeatedly or for long durations, the body may not have...
Elevating Workplace Success with Cognitive Demands Assessments – A Proactive Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving workplaces, understanding the cognitive skills required for a job is just as essential as the physical skills. Many organizations already use Physical Demands Assessments to understand the physical requirements of their jobs. A Cognitive Demands Assessment helps workplaces understand cognitive skills such as attention, memory, problem-solving,...
Stretching Programs and Microbreaks As A Preventative Strategy for Ergonomics– Are They Worth the Investment?
The implementation of a stretching program as a preventative strategy for ergonomics has long been a source of debate, as research has been inconclusive in finding positive outcomes to preventing workplace injuries through in-house stretching programs. So why are companies in every industry still investing time and money on stretching...
Addressing “Tech Neck” In Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention
In today’s digital workplace, organizations face increasing challenges related to musculoskeletal disorder prevention (MSD), with “tech neck” emerging as a significant concern for employee health and productivity. This modern workplace injury, while not an official medical diagnosis, represents a cluster of MSDs affecting the neck and upper back, directly impacting...
Amp up your Ergonomics Awareness Training
Why should your staff be involved in Ergonomics Awareness Training? Front-line staff have a deep understanding of the work they do every day and are often an “untapped” resource in ergonomic intervention and change. People inherently look for ways to make their life easier and workers know the parts of...
Upgrade Your Ergonomic Program With The MSD Prevention Checklist
When was the last time you took a deeper look at your ergonomic program and the MSD Prevention Practices at your workplace? In the last five years, many workplaces put ergonomics on the back burner due to higher priority concerns related to COVID-19. Now, we’re seeing workplaces revive their MSD...
Kick Starting an Ergonomics Program – Webinar Link
Listen in to this month’s webinar!It’s back to basics – how to build (or rebuild) a foundation for success for a sustainable ergonomics program. We review critical elements that will support your program and what KPI are required to sustain it. Key pillars to consider such as Operations, Scheduling and...
