Category: Education
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Two Simple Fixes for Keyboard Related Wrist Pain
Is your keyboard giving you a pain in the wrist? Stop wondering why! The secret to comfort is fixing your awkward typing posture. Discover the simple, two-step ergonomic fix—ditch the keyboard feet and add a palm rest—to get your wrists feeling great and keep typing!
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The One Hidden Chair Adjustment That Can End Your Back Pain and You’ll Like Your Chair Again: Seat Pan Depth
“I don’t like my chair” is a common complaint. As an ergonomics professional, I find that many users don’t know about the essential, often-overlooked feature of seat pan depth adjustment. This feature is crucial for proper fit and support, accommodating different body sizes. Correctly adjusting the depth ensures proper leg support, reduces fatigue, and instantly…
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Coaching Ergonomics is Better Than Ergonomics Training
The content critiques traditional ergonomics training, suggesting a shift to coaching for better outcomes. It emphasizes practical learning through demonstration and feedback rather than passive lectures. Engaging participants in hands-on practice of proper lifting techniques can foster muscle memory and reduce injuries, highlighting the need for a cultural shift in workplace ergonomics.
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Ergonomics is more than a buzzword, it’s everywhere and affects you right now!
Ergonomics, the science of designing tools and environments for optimal human interaction, focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency. It encompasses cognitive, organizational, and physical factors affecting workplace design. Preventing injuries, enhancing product quality, and ensuring efficient work practices are vital. Understanding and applying ergonomic principles benefit both employees and organizations significantly.
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Digital Ergonomics for Real Life: How to Avoid Tech-Related Pain and Work More Comfortably Anywhere
The digital world demands significant interaction with technology, which can lead to health issues if proper ergonomics are neglected. The course “Beyond the Office: Digital Ergonomics for the Everyday Person” offers practical strategies to optimize workspaces for comfort and productivity, regardless of location, promoting long-term health and well-being.
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Hello Practical Ergonomics! An Introduction and First Bit of Advice.
As my first official blog entry for Practical Ergonomics, I would like to introduce myself and Practical Ergonomics. My name is Ross Koehler. I have been practicing ergonomics for 15 years – and it’s time to bring real ergonomics to hard working people. To me, ergonomics is much more than a marketing term, cool phrase,…