When Will K-12 Classrooms Scrap Those Age-Old, Rigid Desk-Chairs?

Posted on September 2, 2019September 3, 2019 by admin

Remember that little desk/chair combo used by millions of students—and maybe even you—in school? They’re still a mainstay in K-12, but there are rumblings that they’re on their way out. And good riddance, say some school leaders, educational furniture providers, and industry observers. What’s replacing them is school furniture that may be on wheels, adjustable Read more about When Will K-12 Classrooms Scrap Those Age-Old, Rigid Desk-Chairs?[…]

Joanette Lima Nativo speaks at Southern CA PASMA meeting in July

Posted on August 5, 2019 by admin

PASMA (Public Agency Safety Management Association) meetings focus on issues that affect the environmental, health, and safety professions in the public sector. Asked to talk about this specific issue that continues to evolve, Ms. Lima Nativo shared her knowledge based on field experience and recent research on the topic. Her presentation, “Research and Reality – Read more about Joanette Lima Nativo speaks at Southern CA PASMA meeting in July[…]

How intelligent workstations will use AI to improve health and happiness

Posted on July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 by admin

Do you want to be warm or cold? Is it time to stand rather than sit? An interdisciplinary team — made up of designers and USC professors — is using AI to create tech-savvy desks with health and well-being in mind BY Jamie Wetherbe APRIL 25, 2019 Statistics show that if you’re reading this at work, Read more about How intelligent workstations will use AI to improve health and happiness[…]

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Ways to Improve Your Office Safety

Posted on July 1, 2019July 8, 2019 by admin

Ways to Improve Your Office Safety By Raul Chacon May 14, 2019 Injuries and Illness, Personnel Safety Although office and administrative work is largely considered low risk, that shouldn’t make office safety any less of a priority. Office workers can still be exposed to preventable hazards that could cause an injury or illness. Workplace injuries and illnesses can Read more about Ways to Improve Your Office Safety[…]

Exploring the factors around experience and management of pain in workplaces

Posted on April 22, 2019 by admin

Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor)Feb 25 2019 A special issue of WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation looks at factors around the experience and management of pain in workplaces around the world Workers suffering from chronic pain takes an immense toll on both employees and employers. Whether the pain that individuals experience is physical or Read more about Exploring the factors around experience and management of pain in workplaces[…]

Straighten up

Posted on September 12, 2018September 25, 2018 by admin

This article was originally published in the May 2011 print edition of Teacher. School students are spending more time on computers at school and at home than ever before. While there are real benefits to integrating technology in the classroom, there are also dangers. Most schools have strategies in place to deal with the most Read more about Straighten up[…]

EXTRA: A teacher responds to our blog about classroom ergonomics

Posted on August 8, 2018September 6, 2018 by admin

Danielle Alpert, 3rd grade teacher in San Diego County, has contacted us about our February 20th blog, Schools Address Class Ergonomics. We present her interview as a special extra and hope you enjoy it. Thank you, Miss Alpert. What type of seating options work well in your 3rd grade classroom? A variety Read more about EXTRA: A teacher responds to our blog about classroom ergonomics[…]

Stretch it out at your desk

Posted on July 12, 2018September 6, 2018 by admin

If you work in an office, chances are good that you sit for a large part of the day. This puts you at risk for ergonomics-related problems. “No matter how well a workstation is designed … working at a computer often involves very few changes in body position,” states the Canadian Center Read more about Stretch it out at your desk[…]

How posture can aggravate a lumbar herniated disc

Posted on April 18, 2018September 6, 2018 by admin

Via Spine-Health.com A number of factors contribute to the symptoms you experience from a lumbar herniated disc; including the extent of the herniation and the location of the disc. But you may be surprised to learn that situational factors, such as your posture, also play a role. The dangers of poor lifting posture You’ve likely Read more about How posture can aggravate a lumbar herniated disc[…]

Ergonomic Evaluations – A Critical Piece To Your Process!

Posted on August 30, 2016June 29, 2022 by admin

Does One Size Fit All? NO! There are several types of ergonomic evaluations. Individual Prevention Evaluations: These work well for new employees or when a new process is put in place and you just want to make sure everyone is set up correctly. Proactive!! Individual (or group) Early Intervention Evaluations: These work well for employees Read more about Ergonomic Evaluations – A Critical Piece To Your Process![…]