JE Sleeth Archives - Optimal Performance

In AODA Consultants;, Return on Investment Accessible Design Posted June 2, 2014

Still think the AODA is only a COST item on your Capital Budgets? Look at the strong evidence otherwise says OPC Inc’s Accessibility Team

Chapter 1: Overview – ONS. As our populations in Europe, UK, Canada & the US age, there is a greater chance people will have at least one disability. At the same time the amount [...]

In AODA Consultants;, Return on Investment Accessible Design Posted June 2, 2014

Still think the AODA is only a COST item on your Capital Budgets? Look at the strong evidence otherwise says OPC Inc's Accessibility Team

Chapter 1: Overview – ONS. As our populations in Europe, UK, Canada & the US age, there is a greater chance people will have at least one disability. At the same time the amount [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Ergnomic Design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ergonomics in office design, evaluation Posted May 15, 2014

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work and Health; OPC’s take on these findings

Work-related Musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work & Health. More proof as to how Ergonomic Programs and improved treatment by Physiotherapists can [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Ergnomic Design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ergonomics in office design, evaluation Posted May 15, 2014

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work and Health; OPC's take on these findings

Work-related Musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work & Health. More proof as to how Ergonomic Programs and improved treatment by Physiotherapists can [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, Websites Posted February 20, 2014

Did you know Websites being used by Ontario Audience/Clients, Intranet and Apps must now be ACCESSIBLE?

Did you know Websites being used by Ontario Audience, Intranet and Apps must now be ACCESSIBLE? Under 2 sections of the AODA’s IASR Regulatory Language it is now mandatory that any [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In ergonomic regulations, Uncategorized Posted November 7, 2013

An On-going Question about Ergonomic Standards and the M of Labour for Ontario

Jane Sleeth & the team at Optimal Performance respond in Linked In regarding “does the Ministry of Labour for Ontario have Ergonomic Standards in place? Quick Answer – for over 23 [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Uncategorized Posted October 24, 2013

So you think a seated job is better than a standing or dynamic job? Read more from this recent BBC Article

A reminder from the OPC Inc Ergonomic team in the US and Canada; stand consistently thru your work day if you have a sedentary job. Think about tasks that can be completed in standing such as [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Uncategorized Posted February 13, 2013

More on the OBC with Accessibility Addendae for January 2014 from Linked In Discussions

HI David thanks for the follow up; the OBC 2006 has always had some components of “barrier free design” in it. The OBC which is currently undergoing its third & final review [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Uncategorized Posted June 11, 2012

Accessibility will be tested in Human Rights Tribunals says Olga Dosis of OPC Inc

In case employers in Ontario who are just starting to become aware of their mandatory role with the AODA Act wonder if this will be tested have a read of this Vancouver paper’s coverage of [...]