Taya Mcgillivary Archives - Optimal Performance

In ergonomic design, Ergonomics, evidence in ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, standing workstations Posted March 17, 2015

Why Symptoms of MSI get worse when employee's don't receive what they think they need……

Good morning Manager We reviewed the ergonomic report generated by OPC when you first mentioned EE’s self reported increase in symptoms despite the fact the evidence indicates this will [...]

In accessible design, design, Ergonomics, Ergonomics in Design Posted February 26, 2015

Institute for Workplace Health Researcher finds 22-44% of office workers have pain in their neck, shoulder, arms/hands.

In any given year, anywhere from 24 to 44 per cent of office workers report the presence of pain and discomfort in their neck, shoulder, arms or hands, according to large-scale surveys conducted [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics Posted February 23, 2015

Trends regarding Ergonomics and Accessibility for Managers to learn more about

What is Ergonomics? ….the frustrating thing about ergonomics is two fold; 1. many companies think ergonomics is about “posture” and buying equipment which represents a very [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Consultants; Posted February 9, 2015

What is next for the AODA in 2015 and Compliance? Many new requirements including the OBC

Wondering what is next for 2015 and the AODA and your Company? Remember the goal is an accessible Ontario by 2025 so there are many things to accomplish and report on including: -All employees in [...]

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 Ergnomic Design, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted January 27, 2015

Even with regular exercise, excessive sitting linked to disease, premature death – OHS Canada Magazine BUT so can static standing says OPC Inc.

Even with regular exercise, excessive sitting linked to disease, premature death – OHS Canada Magazine. Great review of the literature by top researchers regarding sitting at work & [...]

In Ergonomics in Design Posted November 5, 2014

The ‘chipmunk test’, and 3 other tools for better workspace design

The ‘chipmunk test’, and 3 other tools for better workspace design. OPC’s response re this article reviewed by the IFMA Group; we are dismayed as Ergonomists in Canada & US that the [...]