Archive for the ‘Ergonomics’ Category
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So Many Gadgets, So Many Aches
Great article concerning some of the new challenges gadgets create… LOOK around, they’re everywhere: hunched shoulders, angled necks and wrists, hands twisted like claws. As people harness their bodies to use more electronic devices in more places, they may unknowingly be putting themselves at a greater risk of injury: read more here http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/jobs/11work.html?_r=1#
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Another Productivity Clean Up
Thanks to Marty of Assured Systems for pictures of another productivity clean up. Not only is this nice and tidy, Marty is now more productive. BEFORE AFTER
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Ergonomics and the body
Source (with thanks): Michelle Owen and has featured in the National Business Review (1 Oct, 2010) We are not designed to sit for long hours in one place! Yet many people work in jobs requiring them to sit all day, usually in front of a computer. If this sounds like you, consider how much stress you [...]
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Is Ergonomics are four letter word
How true is this? “to some, ergonomics is considered a lengthy “four-letter word,” as their efforts yielded little sustainable effect on their companies’ injury/illness rates and costs
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Others talking about dual screens
Nice to see others talking about the benefits of dual screens http://www.pulseit.co.nz/_blog/Computer_Services_Auckland_Blog_-_Pulse_IT_Blog/post/Efficiency_in_the_work_place_-_Single_Monitor_vs_Dual_Monitors_vs_larger_Screens/
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Spending a Little Money on Ergonomics Could Save Your Company Some Big Bucks
A recent estimate from Spain shows that almost 6 and half million people take sick leave because of a muscular-skeletal problem. Pain in the lower back, upper back or neck is severe enough to cause the workers absenteeism. That can seriously impact any companies bottom line. A significant portion of these issues can be directly link [...]
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Ergonomics & Productivity
To me this makes sense. Many people think that ergonomics relates to specially designed tools and equipment but this is only a small part of the picture. The scope of ergonomics is much broader and it’s an important business consideration as it can impact directly on productivity. source: http://www.accdpi.org.nz/
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The Importance Of Office Ergonomics To Your Well Being
Office ergonomics is a movement that’s taking off in many office environments around the world. Management understands that proper computer workstation ergonomics and a comfortable ergonomic chair can improve productivity significantly. Training employees about risk factors and health hazards is a proven way to minimize musculoskeletal injuries encountered from repetitive strains or poor posture. Today’s [...]
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High performing firms do it differently – they use dual screens
This article comes from Rob Nixon and makes for interesting reading. Here is one interesting statement: When HPFs get more efficient the price does not go down with the efficiency levels – it often goes up. HPFs have intranets, electronic working papers, two screens on every desk, proper document management systems and do not have [...]
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Once you have 2 screens, it is very hard to go back
Productivity Gains & Monitor Arms Once you have 2 screens, it is very hard to go back - Bruce Montgomery, Director Monteck Group Monteck Group is proudly a family business. This is something that they believe translates to a more personalised service than many firms can offer. With a staff of 10 and a move [...]
