Human factors and ergonomics Archives

In accessibility, do we need sit to stand workstations?, Ergnomic Design, ergonomic programs, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics Posted September 29, 2015

This is what happens if your company does not have a formal Ergonomic Program in Place?

This is what happens if your company does not have a formal Ergonomic Program in Place? Other external parties and your employees run the program for you. The ergonomic team at Optimal [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In absence from work, absence management, Disability Management Posted May 7, 2014

Davis LLP Toronto Employment and Labour Law Conference, Friday, May 9, 2014 – Jane Sleeth of OPC Inc; Author Carswell will be speaking

Davis LLP Toronto Employment & Labour Law Conference, Friday, May 9, 2014 – Event Summary | Online Registration by Cvent. This will be one of the best Employment and Labour [...]

In Nuts and Bolts of Ergonomics Posted May 18, 2013

OPC announces it will be running its "famous" Nuts and Bolts of Ergonomic Course September 19th 2013

Optimal Performance’s Ergonomic experts are pleased to announce they will be running their very popular course, The Nuts and Bolts of Ergonomics. This will be run as a one day event [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, accommodation, ADA, Back Pain, Choosing ergonomic chairs; Ergonomics, CSA, disability, Ergnomic Design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics Posted April 30, 2013

Buyer of Interior Design Beware; Designs do not represent the Human Factor if Ergonomists/Human Factors Designers are NOT used.

Great article but I so wish Interior Designers would get the science of Ergonomics and Human Factors right. These designs are based on the science of the human factor both physical and cognitive. [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Experts, Build Code Posted March 19, 2013

Buyer Beware; Design and Architectural Firms say they are experts in Accessible Design but are not

Interesting study which should be of interest to Building Owners/Managers & FM’s in Ontario where both LEED/BOMA Best & the OBC with Accessibility Addendum will collide in 2014 [...]