Hazard Assessment: Removing Manhole Covers
Our ergonomists conducted a hazard assessment for a road crew, part of which included a worksite which involved removing manhole covers. The task was a one-person job that involved using…
Universal Design and Home Environments
Linda recently attended a full day course offered by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and co-sponsored by the Saskatoon Health Region. The course, “Enabling Occupation Through Universal Design and Home…
Easing Back into Work After an Injury
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from marathon training, it’s the incredible amount of patience required after an injury. Initially, there’s dealing with the immediate pain, followed by an acceptance that you might…
Your Back and Spring Cleaning
I’m sure many of you are well on your way to getting your spring cleaning done. It’s the last week in April and although the weather doesn’t seem like it,…
Building on Unique Adaptations
Before I left on holidays, I read an interesting ergonomic assessment from one of our consultants. The worker he assessed worked at a desk that was too high and did…
