Does my child need an ergonomic desk chair? By Lyn Hatt, Certified Ergonomics Specialist With more than 20 years of experience, Lyn Hatt has been raising public awareness and sharing her abundance of knowledge through training sessions, ergonomic assessments, and as one of our Ergonomic Seating Specialists. With online learning and gaming becoming more of… Continue reading Does my child need an ergonomic desk chair?
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BIFMA Compliant: Next-Level Confidence in Furniture Specification & Procurement
BIFMA Compliant: Next-Level Confidence in Furniture Specification & Procurement By Lucy Hart MSc., CCPE, WELL AP, WELL Movement Concept Advisory Great news! Identifying products that meet established industry standards recently became a whole lot easier and faster. First, a bit of background. The cornerstone of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) is… Continue reading BIFMA Compliant: Next-Level Confidence in Furniture Specification & Procurement
Moving the needle on well-being in the workplace: A call to action for ergonomics practitioners
by Lucy Hart Well-being is consistently described as a multidimensional concept that takes into account the whole person and integrates mind and body. Among other benefits, those with a high level of well-being perform better and are more productive at work. COVID-19 drove home the fact that companies are nothing without the well-being of their… Continue reading Moving the needle on well-being in the workplace: A call to action for ergonomics practitioners
Bien-être au travail : les praticiens en ergonomie appelés à changer la donne
par Lucy Hart Le bien-être est un concept aux multiples facettes, qui se rapporte à la personne dans son ensemble et englobe tant le corps que l’esprit. Cet état de sérénité se traduit notamment par une efficacité et une productivité accrues au travail. D’ailleurs, depuis le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, le bien-être des… Continue reading Bien-être au travail : les praticiens en ergonomie appelés à changer la donne
Do I Need a Monitor Arm and What is a Right Style for Me?
Do I Need a Monitor Arm and What is a Right Style for Me? The average office worker spends an inordinate amount of time in front of a computer screen. This usage likely increased if you started working from home during the pandemic, as you don’t get the natural breaks that are part of the… Continue reading Do I Need a Monitor Arm and What is a Right Style for Me?
Shared Home Office Space – Functional and Ergonomic
Shared Home Office Space – Functional and Ergonomic by Lyn Hatt Sharing a Home Office Chair – an Example Pre -COVID-19 you were likely working in your office at your desk, quite comfortably. You (hopefully) had an ergonomic task chair that allowed you to move into multiple postures throughout the day, a laptop, an external… Continue reading Shared Home Office Space – Functional and Ergonomic
The Ergonomically Sound Workstation: Working from Home
The Ergonomically Sound Workstation: Working from Home By Lucy Hart MSc., CCPE, WELL AP, WELL Movement Concept Advisory COVID-19 happened. You were sent to work from home, despite not having an ergonomically sound workstation. You asked yourself where am I going to work, then landed somewhere plunked on your bed or sofa, tethered to the… Continue reading The Ergonomically Sound Workstation: Working from Home
Le Poste de Travail Ergonomique : Travailler à Domicile
Le poste de travail ergonomique : Travailler à domicile Par Lucy Hart Ergonome certifiée CCPE et agréée WELL AP, Mme Hart est titulaire d’une maîtrise ès sciences et siège au Comité consultatif sur le concept de forme physique de WELL. COVID-19 a eu lieu. Vous avez été envoyé au travail depuis votre domicile, bien que vous… Continue reading Le Poste de Travail Ergonomique : Travailler à Domicile