Designing a User Trial within Ergonomics Designing a user trial within ergonomics involves several structured steps to ensure effective capture of cultural, social, and contextual factors influencing user behavior. Here’s…
The Comprehensive Guide to Conducting an Ergonomics Assessment Ergonomics assessments are vital in ensuring that workplaces are optimised for the health and productivity of employees. By systematically analysing work environments,…
In short the answer to your question “Is manual handling training a legal requirement” is yes. Regulation 4(3)(C) of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Guidance on Regulations L23 discusses…
by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell Definition of Upper Limb Disorders The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) define upper limb disorders as ‘aches and pains in the shoulders,…
Free Ergonomics Computer Workstation Setup Checklist Morgan Maxwell has produced a free ergonomics computer workstation setup checklist that can be applied to the office or home. As you will see…
What is better – to stand or sit at work? There is a lot of confusion in people’s minds at present as to whether, from a health point of view,…
Risks of Being Sedentary at Work by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell Sedentary and Lack of Movement Lifestyle Risks As a Chartered Ergonomist, I’m often asked by clients…
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) – Introduction by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the common term that describes the symptoms associated with upper limb and trunk…
Computer Use & Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Is there a connection? by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell The brief answer is no! In a medical paper published in…
by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell A Chartered Ergonomist is required to have broad skills, knowledge and experience within Ergonomics and Human Factors and can be found via…