Ergonomics is the discipline concerned with the “fit” between the user, equipment and their environments.  Ergonomics as an intervention for health protection has been used on workplaces of every type since ancient Greece in the development of newer and better tools.  As applied to work processes, ergonomics was used to develop better ways to carryContinue reading

The National Institutes of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) conducted an investigation at a hospital antenatal unit where most of the Sonographers complained of neck, shoulder, and arm pain while performing Ultrasound.  The investigation consisted of interviews and video footage. NIOSH’s findings indicated awkward posture of the shoulder (abduction and flexion), sustained static forces andContinue reading

Healthcare Ergonomics Online is LIVE! It’s been a long time coming, our brand NEW Healthcare Ergonomics Online course is finally… Online! This Healthcare Ergonomics course will allow you to identify as well as resolve the common ergonomic risk factors facing Healthcare Workers today while gaining a fundamental understanding of general ergonomics principles. Participants will learnContinue reading