Participants rate their comfort, productivity, work quality, and job satisfaction after a 60 second industrial work task, under “poor” and “good” ergonomic conditions.
We then cover these best practices:
1. Minimize reach
2. Optimize working heights
3. Use the strongest postures and force direction
4. Use a “butt out” posture for lifting, sitting, and bending
5. Push forward where possible and avoid pushing sideways
6. Use the strongest grip
7. Prevent leg discomfort, though footwear, movement, and a good footprint
8. Minimize the effort in your job
9. Include exercise in your life
The sessions are one-hour or two-hours (gamified) in length. The fee is for one full day on-site (multiple sessions, or one session plus ergonomist job coaching with employees). Mileage from the closest ergonomist's office will be charged after the session at a rate of $0.68/km. Course materials are also charged afterwards, at a rate of $8 per person. Includes a poster on one side and a handout (with scorecard or checklist) on the other, and multi-pen.
