PROergonomics

PROactive, PROductive, and PROfessional ergonomic consulting & training services to help our clients reduce workplace strains and sprains

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The MLTSD has announced a new Warehouse Ergonomics Initiative for July 2022-March 2023.
This webinar will shed some light on what to expect with this initiative and how to properly prepare and succeed during an inspection.

May 18 - 11:30am EST
Register: https://t.co/5di57wBmY4

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MLTSD has launched an #ergonomics compliance initiative targeting warehouses, distribution centres and other MMH environments.

Get prepared before #inspections start. PRO can help ;)

#TipTuesday #inspections #warehouse #MMH #injuryprevention #healthansafety #retail

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We pause to remember & honour those who have been seriously injured or killed in the workplace.

We encourage you to take the time to read and acknowledge what this day means ... Check out Threads of Life: https://t.co/Mbt8bLqoUl
#dayofmourning

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Is your workplace adopting the "hybrid work environment"?
Make sure your Office Ergonomics Program addresses BOTH environments. Don't have a program? Well it's time to get started!

#TipTuesday #WFH #hybridwork #officeergonomics #getstarted

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How is your organization supporting employees working from home? A home office is an extension of the workplace. A policy/program should be in place to help address an #ergonomic WFH environment.
Questions: https://t.co/JChWGfasoc

#TipTuesday #WFH #injuryprevention

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The importance of the chair cannot be understated. Make sure you know how to use your chair! Each lever, knob, button...Adjust each feature of your chair to get the perfect fit for YOUR body.

#TipTuesday #OfficeErgonomics #ergonomicconsulting #officechair

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The #mouse should fill the palm of your hand so that your fingers are relaxed. Avoid that finger flexed "claw position"!

Keep your mouse in line with your shoulder at elbow height.

#TipTuesday #injuryprevention #ergonomics #mousing #worksmarternotharder #consulting

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Here are some #ergonomic tips for #tablet use:
- Limit static holding to short durations
- Use stylus
- Use external keyboard for typing
- Use a strap to improve grip

What are some other tips?

#worksmarternotharder #TipTuesday #tabletergonomics #ergonomicconsulting

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Working from home? Working from a laptop?

Make sure to plug in an external keyboard and mouse AT MINIMUM to help you achieve better postures!

#TipTuesday #WFH #officeergonomics #injuryprevention #worksmarternotharder

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Check out our upcoming March #webinar!
Join us on March 28th, 2022 to discuss some of the challenges and potential solutions you may be facing with re-entering the office environment.

Register here: https://t.co/akd9mEJUhw
#officeergonomics #WFH #hybridoffice #officeergonomics

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On #InternationalWomensDay, let's give a shout out of appreciation and recognition to the PROergonomics team - owned by 3 amazingly talented women - and ALL the women in business today!
#empoweredwomenempowerwomen
#womeninbusiness #TipTuesday

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Our #webinar is today@ 12:00pm EST ... #Ergonomics Awareness Training: Empower Your Employees
https://t.co/rJImdDnMi4

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UPCOMING #WEBINAR: FEB 28, 2022 @ 12:00PM EST
Ergonomics Awareness Training: Empower Your Employees

Join us on International #RSI Day as we share tips & tricks for staff training on #ergonomics awareness.

Register here:
https://t.co/rJImdDnMi4

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Feb 29 (held on Feb 28) is International RSI Awareness Day.
Leading type of lost-time injury & costs in Canada! Preventing them protects your workers AND makes good business sense.

#TipTuesday #preventRSI #ergonomics #MSDprevention #injuryprevention #RSIday

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Can you mouse with your left hand? Have you tried it?

It can help to provide relief to a sore right shoulder and better balance your input devices. A good #brainexercise too!

#TRYIT today for 15 mins!

#TipTuesday #officeergo #WFH #ergonomics #worksmarternotharder

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#Ergonomics is "the scientific discipline concerned with the interactions between humans and other
elements of a system (environment,
people & objects) with the goal of
optimizing human well-being and
overall system performance"

#TipTuesday #humanfactors

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Make sure your webcam is in line with your eye height. Why?

1. You'll have better neck postures when viewing your screen = less discomfort over time
2. The meeting attendees won't be looking up your nose!

Win win.

#TipTuesday #ergonomics #officeergonomics #WFH

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To ensure a successful #RTW post-injury, ensure a match between physical demands of job & employee's documented medical restrictions.

Keep it #objective with a Physical Demands Assessment. You know where to find us ;)

#TipTuesday #returntowork #professional

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New year, new goals. Is #ergonomics on your list for #2022?
#WFH #RTW #workstationdesign #officechair
There are LOTS of types of ergonomics projects! Not sure where to start? Send us a DM!

#TipTuesday #injuryprevention #smallbiz #womeninbusiness #newyearnewgoals