Articles tagged under ‘Ergonomics’

Articles 1 - 19 of 19

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

  Dr Sara Pazell discusses how a human-centred organisation is committed to work and job design that promotes worker health, well-being, and productivity.

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• Not all ergonomics is snake oil salesmanship

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

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• How to get the best out of your physiotherapist

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

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• Webinar Recording: Participatory Ergonomics & Manual Handling

  This presentation will discuss how “Participatory Ergonomic” principles can be considered and implemented to increase workplace involvement in effectively controlling manual handling risks.

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• The lowdown on lifting

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

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• Rotator cuff troubles - video presentation

  Shoulder problems are the second most common work-related musculoskeletal problem. Here's an overview of rotator cuff conditions, the most common cause of shoulder problems.

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• Returning to hard work

  Genius, they say, is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration. This case study looks at how four people's creativity and perseverance allows for a return to heavy physical work.

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• OK computer: the basics of office ergonomics

  If you spend your working week perched in front of your computer, it's vital that you educate yourself on the correct workstation setup to prevent chronic and long-term injury.

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• Video presentation: Standing workstations

  Standing workstations can create problems. We look at how you can minimise these issues and provide a better workplace.

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• Video presentation: Psychosocial ergonomics

  Job design includes the physical layout, AND how jobs fit the person's psyche. Deadlines, flexible work practices, control, and workplace culture need to be addressed to prevent and manage physical and mental health problems.

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• Video presentation: Introduction to ergonomics

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

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• Video presentation: Seated workstations

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

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• Video presentation: Participatory ergonomics

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

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• Job Rotation - 3

  Implementing job rotation.

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• Job Rotation - 2

  Overcome the common barriers and ensure employee buy-in.

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• Job Rotation - 1

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

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• Office ergonomics

  Keep your workers happy, healthy and productive! Find out why ergonomics is important and then use our top ten tips to improve workplace wellness.

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• Designer jobs

  Does job design affect health and performance in the workplace? And if so, how can jobs be redesigned to improve both?

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• Sprains and strains causing RTW pain?

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

Research 1 - 8 of 8

• What aspects of work cause MSDs for professional drivers?

  Interventions for work-related MSDs should not be based merely on addressing the symptoms, but must also focus in managing the physical and psychosocial risk factors behind the injury.

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• Works often but not always: a closer look at participatory ergonomics

  Not all participatory ergonomics programs are created equal, Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick tells RTWMatters. So what works, and what doesn’t?

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• Self reported work-related symptoms in hairdressers

  Musculoskeletal problems for hairdressers may be reduced if the risks are understood.

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• Job demands, musculoskeletal symptoms and computer work

  When musculoskeletal problems flare for a desk-bound office worker, they may need a stress check as much as they need an ergonomics check.

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• Research short: Managing arm pain in computer users

  Ergonomic keyboards can help reduce the effects of recurrent arm pain in office workers.

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• Team ergonomics

  This literature review examines some examples of the positive effects of participatory ergonomic (PE) intervention on improving workers health.

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• What contributes to recurrent back bother?

  A look at the workplace factors associated with repeat visits to back pain clinics

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• Is everyone a safety expert?

  Canadian researchers conclude that employees have the goods to make participatory ergonomics a success.