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by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell User centered approach to office design From experience, non safety critical systems such as offices tend to avoid a truly user centered approach to design. If the final design has an error this can manifest in loss of productivity & impact on staff well being. Comparing this […]
Upper limb disorders (ULDs), also known as work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) or upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, are common issues affecting workers’ shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, fingers, and neck. These conditions, including repetitive strain injury (RSI), carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and shoulder pain, can lead to significant pain and reduced productivity. This guide helps managers […]
Morgan Maxwell has produced a free ergonomics computer workstation setup checklist that can be applied to the office or home. As you will see within the PDF download below the free Ergonomics Computer Workstation Setup Checklist does not constitute a Display Screen Equipment Assessment. Movement is first priority! When working with computers for long hours the […]
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, it is better to sit or to stand at work. While some individuals may have read around the available information on the subject and decided […]
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 who work within offices how long they should sit or stand for at work. My first response is, “It’s not how long you sit or stand for, it’s how often you interrupt […]
by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell Ergonomic risk assessments, evaluations, checklists, and audits are a crucial tool in the ergonomics improvement process. They identify ergonomic hazards that subject the worker to the risk of developing serious MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders) and RSIs (Repetitive Strain Injuries) like muscle/tendon strain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. When you evaluate […]
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 pain. It is also known as cumulative trauma disorder with the causal or aggravating factor being repetitive activity1. Many theories describe the underlying pathophysiology […]
by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell The brief answer is no! In a medical paper published in 2002 Falkiner and Myers concluded that except in the case of work that involves very cold temperatures (possibly in conjunction with load and repetition) such as butchery, work is less likely than demographics (such as age […]
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 the membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factor (CIEHF). He or she would of been assessed by the CIEHF to ensure they meet their […]