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Impact of implementing the Washington State erg… [Am J Ind Med. 2009] – PubMed – NCBI. Interesting result which is measureable and sustainable when employers put formal ergonomic programs into place. This includes using program guidelines, education of all employees and supervisors, measurement of outcomes and the use of validated ergonomic standards with which to […]

Many an OH&S Manager or Committee make the same assumptions when attempting a Root Cause Analysis. Too often the human factor is deemed to be the cause for an accident, near miss or MSI injury,… Source: optimalperformanceblog.com Ergonomics is about so much more than the chair, or posture.  In this Blog Jane Sleeth Sr Consultant […]

Many an OH&S Manager or Committee make the same assumptions when attempting a Root Cause Analysis. Too often the human factor is deemed to be the cause for an accident, near miss or MSI injury, product error. To jump to this conclusion in the absence of performing a full and complete Root Cause Analysis is […]

Exhaustion can affect anyone in the office, and the right furniture should help your business manage it. (Exhaustion can affect anyone, but the right furniture should help your business manage it. Source: www.qolofficefurniture.com Prevention of fatigue, enhanced mental and physical focus all come about not just from furniture in and of itself – this occurs with a […]

The Science Behind the World’s Greatest Athletes Sports writer David Epstein July 2014 Sample many sports in childhood—don’t specialize too early. As every parent knows, elite athleticism comes at a high price in the US & Canada, with many coaches pressuring talented children to start specialized practice immediately—often to the exclusion of other sports and […]

This FALL: 2 hour Ergonomic Content in Toronto; Fall 2014 Train the Trainer: Mandatory Health & Safety Training – The deadline has passed. Has your organization provided mandatory OH&S training to all workers and supervisors?

A formal and effective Ergonomic Program when developed by the experts at OPC Inc. should include the following elements; 1. Written Policies about the Ergonomic Program 2. Tie in of the program wi… Source: optimalperformanceblog.com Ergonomic processes to prevent injury in the workplace are mandatory in each Province in Canada under the General Duty Clause […]

A formal and effective Ergonomic Program when developed by the experts at OPC Inc. should include the following elements; 1. Written Policies about the Ergonomic Program 2. Tie in of the program with OH&S, Wellbeing and Operations 3. Basic Training for all employees about ergonomic principles 4. Formal Training for the OH&S Committee about Ergonomic […]

This FALL: 2 hour Ergonomic Content in Toronto; Fall 2014 Train the Trainer: Mandatory Health & Safety Training – The deadline has passed. Has your organization provided mandatory OH&S training to all workers and supervisors? Ontario Regulation 297/13 came into force on July 1, 2014, meaning that Ontario employers are now required to provide basic […]

This FALL: 2 hour Ergonomic Content in Toronto; Fall 2014 Train the Trainer: Mandatory Health & Safety Training – The deadline has passed. Has your organization provided mandatory OH&S training to all workers and supervisors? Ontario Regulation 297/13 came into force on July 1, 2014, meaning that Ontario employers are now required to provide basic […]

Only 30% of employers in Ontario are compliant with the Customer Service Standard (CSS) of the AODA. As part of the CSS compliance, Optimal Performance developed an easy to use, effective elearning… Source: optimalperformanceblog.com OPC Inc has both e learning tools for CSS and now Webinars on compliance with the IASR’s phase of the AODA. […]

Only 30% of employers in Ontario are compliant with the Customer Service Standard (CSS) of the AODA. As part of the CSS compliance, Optimal Performance developed an easy to use, effective elearning tool which takes approx 30 min for your employees to review, take quizzes and show learning has occurred. Certificates of completion are issued […]

Steelcase’s new Quiet Spaces are an antidote to the open plan

Source: www.businessweek.com

Great to see this innovation thru Steelcase who tend to have excellent research in the area of human factors and ergonomic design.  We need Introverts in our work environments as they offer a different style of thinking & problem solving than others on their work teams. As always we need to ensure cognitive and mental demands are considered when designing and renovating offices.  JESleeth

Source: 360.steelcase.com

Always great research that is put into practice at Steelcase - will be of interest to all readers who want to understand the human factor better.  JESleeth OPC Inc