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The Office Ergonomics Calculator was designed to highlight areas which could improve the fit and functionality of your workstation. Ensuring the proper height and orientation of your chair and workstation equipment is important in improving comfort and potentially reducing the risk of injury. The office ergonomics calculator is not an ergonomic assessment, but rather a tool to indicate areas…
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How you sleep and factors like mattress quality can affect your health and sometimes result in musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics and Sleep This info sheet accompanies a 2-part OH-PODS podcast. Tune in to hear! PART ONE PART TWO
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Many yardwork chores may lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) if done incorrectly. Get some useful information about preventing injury with this info sheet. Ergonomics of Fall Yard/ Garden Chores: Preparation for Winter This info sheet accompanies an OH-PODS podcast: Hear PodcastÂ
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Back to School: Ergonomics for Students and Educators It’s not necessarily growing pains! Students are being exposed to ergonomic risk factors during key periods of physical growth which may lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).  The range of body sizes, strength capabilities, and cognitive characteristics among students need to be considered when purchasing equipment and designing workstations. Backpacks Factors contributing to MSDs from backpacks include weight, transport duration, and additional items carried. What to look for when purchasing a backpack? Appropriate Size…
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Students and educators are going back to school and most people probably don’t realize that there are ergonomic risk factors associated with the return to school that may lead to the onset of musculoskeletal injuries in both students and educators. In this podcast we will discuss the ergonomic risk factors associated with returning to school such as student’s backpacks; classroom furniture; technology (computers, tablets, phones, etc.); as well as classroom organization. Prevention strategies to minimize injury and develop a more active, healthy classroom will also be discussed. Presenters: • Dwayne Fuchs, OHCOW Occupational Ergonomist • Melissa Statham, OHCOW Occupational Ergonomist…
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Long popular with workers and workplaces OHCOW tools and calculators translate knowledge into action by defining a problem and/or contributing to solutions. They provide an abundance of information and guidance, including videos, on fitting your workstation to you, instead of contorting yourself to fit it – or alternatively, roaming around with a laptop. Try one out today! ERGONOMIC APPS, TOOLS and CALCULATORS