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Webinar recording: Good work design – it is in the DNA of a human-centred organisation

contributorDr Sara Pazell

Dr Sara Pazell discusses how a human-centred organisation is committed to work and job design...

Not all ergonomics is snake oil salesmanship

contributorGabrielle Lis

Sorting the healthy from the makin’-me-wealthy when it comes to the lucrative field of workplace...

How to get the best out of your physiotherapist

contributorA. Richey

Physiotherapy treatment is common for a range of standard conditions, particularly including...

Webinar Recording: Participatory Ergonomics & Manual Handling

contributorEmma Morgan & Rachel Doody

This presentation will discuss how “Participatory Ergonomic” principles can be considered and ...

The lowdown on lifting

contributorDr Jos Verbeek and Dr Mary Wyatt

Dr Jos Verbeek talks about a review of research on training employees to lift to prevent back...

Rotator cuff troubles - video presentation

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Shoulder problems are the second most common work-related musculoskeletal problem. Here's an...

Returning to hard work

contributorMary Harris

Genius, they say, is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration. This case study looks at how four...

OK computer: the basics of office ergonomics

contributorSean Gleeson

If you spend your working week perched in front of your computer, it's vital that you educate...

Video presentation: Standing workstations

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Standing workstations can create problems. We look at how you can minimise these issues and...

Video presentation: Psychosocial ergonomics

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Job design includes the physical layout, AND how jobs fit the person's psyche. Deadlines,...

Video presentation: Introduction to ergonomics

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

This introduction to ergonomics introduces the basic principles of ergonomics and why you'd want...

Video presentation: Seated workstations

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Seated workstations are not complicated to set up well. We cover the basics so you can help...

Video presentation: Participatory ergonomics

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Combining ergonomics WITH participation opens up a treasure load of possible solutions.

Job Rotation - 3

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Implementing job rotation.

Job Rotation - 2

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Overcome the common barriers and ensure employee buy-in.

Job Rotation - 1

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Want to boost productivity, improve job satisfaction and reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal...

Office ergonomics

contributorTom Barton

Keep your workers happy, healthy and productive! Find out why ergonomics is important and then...

Designer jobs

contributorGabrielle Lis

Does job design affect health and performance in the workplace? And if so, how can jobs be...

Sprains and strains causing RTW pain?

contributorGabrielle Lis

How-to Guide: Using modified duties to promote durable return to work.