When our ergonomic consultants perform ergonomics assessments either in person or virtually it is common to see individuals with their monitors positioned incorrectly. Monitors that are positioned too high, too low, or too far away can result in strain and discomfort in the muscles and joints of the neck and upper back. Having monitors positioned…
Return to Office Tips for Human Resources or Office Management Restrictions are lifting and we know companies are beginning to plan their return to the office for September. We have heard of a few different strategies including a full-time return to the office, a hybrid style with time split between the home and office and…
Can you believe that it has now been a full year since lockdown measures and work from home orders were put in place across North America and the world? Some days have felt like time dragged on while other days passed in the blink of an eye! As we look back on the year that has been, we want…
These short follow-along exercise videos are great for your team to use for energizing the body once every hour during video conferences, webinars or meetings. As always, quality is important so please ensure you follow the instructions provided in the video to make sure you are using proper technique. MoveSafe® Movement Break #1 The exercises…
Gripping hand tools and the repetitive movements required to use them are common contributors to workplace Repetitive Strain Injuries. These injuries can occur in the back, neck, shoulder, forearm, wrist and hand. As always it is vital that workers use the ‘Big 3’ healthy postures and movements while performing work tasks. The following videos provide…
Congratulations on your new addition! You have now entered the group of people that worry day after day, night after night, wondering if they are doing the right thing. It’s okay, you are not alone. In this article, we will not only review common movements such as picking up and holding your little one, but…
All too often during an ergonomics assessment we see individuals sitting in expensive office chairs that are not set up to provide good support. Most office chairs are highly adjustable, in order to suit a large variety of individuals; but all these adjustable features means a lot of complicated knobs and levers. In this article…
Whether you are sitting in an office chair, a dining room chair, on the couch or in the car, how you sit matters. When we sit with poor hunched forward posture we are asking the muscles of our neck and upper back to hold up our heads, which can weigh up to 15 pounds, and…
Hinging at the Hips is one of the key elements of the MoveSafe ‘Big 3’ healthy posture and movements. To Hinge at the Hips means that when you bend forward you maintain neutral 3 curve alignment with your spine as you send your hips and buttocks back behind you. This prevents the discs in your…
We have built 4 workstation set-up guides – for home office, traditional seated office, standing office and vehicle. The attached MoveSafe standing workstation set-up guide will cover the basic principles of how to adjust your sit-stand workstation to encourage safe movements and postures. Download PDF Subscribe To Our Monthly Newsletter Name* First Last Email* Enter…
