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ERGO Video – Ergonomic Guidelines for use of a Sit-Stand Workstation

Do you have a sit stand workstation? Are using it optimally and getting the full benefits from your adjustable station? Watch ERGO Inc.'s 2 minute video that will answer some of the key ergonomic questions that people have about sit stand workstations. ...

Working from Home – 4 Tips for Ergonomic Computer Use at Home

by ERGO Inc.

Working from Home – Applying Ergonomics Principles Many people are now working at home either full time or as part of a hybrid working plan. It is an opportune time to review some key ergonomics principles to help ensure that you can work from home in a safe and...

Things You May Not Know Your Mouse Can Do… Including Improve Ergonomics!

by ERGO Inc.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO ERGONOMICALLY USE YOUR MOUSE? Many of us tend to use the default mode for our mouse - set for right-handed use, scrolling though 3 lines at a time, with a default pointer speed. However, there are 5 simple adjustments you can...

Stretching Programs at Work – Do they Reduce Injuries

by ERGO Inc.

Does stretching reduce injuries? This has long been a question of debate in the athletic world and is now also a question being asked by employers. Stretching programs have been gaining popularity in workplaces and they do have some merits. There is no one solution...

Ergonomic Footrests – Product Review

by ERGO Inc.

TriRite Adjustable Footrest Proper posture starts from the ground up. If you are sitting at your computer workstation with your feet dangling it is time to look for a footrest to support your feet. Sitting with your legs unsupported can lead to back and hip...

Ergonomic Benefits of a Laptop Riser

by ERGO Inc.

Do you work on a laptop computer? Is it positioned directly on your desktop? if so, you are likely looking down to view the screen and this position can lead to neck discomfort. Working this way is not recommended from an ergonomics perspective. So what is...

What is an Effective Job Rotation?

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Working At Home – A Year Later & What Research Has Found

by ERGO Inc.

Work from Home Challenges – A Year Later Results from a National Study on Working from Home The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CIWSP) recently released the results of a national survey of the impacts of working from home on the physical...

An Ergonomic Home Office – For Children

by ERGO Inc.

As many of us, you may have a child at home doing online schooling. Do they have somewhere to work? Many of us struggle to find a space for them to work. As an Ergonomist, my response to my daughter’s request for a desk, was perhaps different from other parents. ...