the Human Factor Archives - Optimal Performance

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, 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 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 [...]

In Open Office Concepts Posted November 4, 2014

How to design workspaces that support employee mental health……NOT says OPC Inc The Business Journal

How to design workspaces that support employee mental health – The Business Journals. Here is OPC Inc’s Ergonomic and Accessible Design experts reply to this theoretical based [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Uncategorized Posted August 20, 2013

On the topic of Human Factors/Cognitive Ergonomics; Guidelines on Visual Manual Distraction when Driving

OPC Recommends this as a timely read, especially as I passed more than 5 people on the Highway 401 this afternoon who were texting while driving at 120 KPM. The Human Brain can only really [...]