Ergonomic Archives - Optimal Performance

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, Accessible Technology, accommodation, AODA, Blindness and wayfinding, Build Code, Built environments, Human Factor, Human Factors Design, JESleeth Josh Fick, OPC Inc., Optimal Performance Consultants Inc., Universal Design Posted September 10, 2015

When you hear Optimal Performance Consultants talk about Human Factors in Accessible Design this is what we mean

In OPC Inc’s Ergonomic, Human Factors and Accessible Design practice we find that many clients and even the general public are not aware of how these three areas of expertise are [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, standng at work Posted February 7, 2015

Optimal Performance and our Consultants will abide by the evidence; Static Standing is equally "hazardous" to your health

There are an increasing number of requests for sit to stand workstations resulting from major marketing campaigns on the part of the furniture manufacturers. As well anecdotal headlines such as [...]

In absence management, accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Experts, AODA Training, attendance management, Back Pain, Build Code, Built environments, Carswell, Ergonomics Posted January 4, 2015

2014 in review for Optimal Performance Consultants' Bog; we recommend you read to stay on top of Ergonomics, Accessibility, Fitness & Disability Management

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,300 [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted October 30, 2014

There is a lot of “noise” in the Ergonomic world about Sit to Stand Portable Stands

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted October 30, 2014

There is a lot of "noise" in the Ergonomic world about Sit to Stand Portable Stands

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, office design Posted September 10, 2014

This Is The Ideal Office, According To Science And Design (INFOGRAPHIC) from Huffington Post Fall 2014

This Is The Ideal Office, According To Science And Design (INFOGRAPHIC). Just as designers, facility managers, building owners push for very open offices and typical 5 x 6 workspaces, [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Ergnomic Design, ergonomic audits, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics Posted May 28, 2014

Ergonomics: The Science For Better Living and Working. This is how Optimal Performance approaches ergonomics & inclusive design

Ergonomics: The Science For Better Living and Working. Most companies in Canada do not understand the science of ergonomics & in fact almost “fear” it as a cost with [...]

In Ergnomic Design, ergonomic audits, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics Posted May 28, 2014

Ergonomics: The Science For Better Living and Working. This is how Optimal Performance approaches ergonomics & inclusive design

Ergonomics: The Science For Better Living and Working. Most companies in Canada do not understand the science of ergonomics & in fact almost “fear” it as a cost with [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In ergonomic design, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards Posted May 26, 2014

Ergonomics Canada 2013 Ergonomics is about more than just the office!

Ergonomics Canada 2013- Improving Medical Device Usability. Most employers assume when they hear the term “ergonomics” that this is just limited to office ergonomics and [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Uncategorized Posted May 14, 2014

The “cure” for Static Sitting in the Office is NOT through Pseudo-ergonomic devices

HI OPC client, thank you for your inquiry about these new pedaling devices. You have been a perfect student of ergonomics and are aware of the many gimmicks in the marketplace. You are also [...]