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With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to start shopping. Looking for an awesome gift idea? Check no further than the list below. Whether you’re buying for a co-worker, a family member, or even yourself, these items will improve your work buddy’s space or yours! Noise-canceling headphones are always a hit! Whether you’re… read more

Most office workers don’t consider the task of lifting part of their job description. During the holiday season, they should. If you’re on the social or activities committee, you’ll most likely find yourself lifting and carrying heavy ornament boxes and giant wreaths. The last thing you need is your arm in a sling, or worse,… read more

Providing adjustable office workstations to improve employee well-being and performance shouldn’t end there. For just a few dollars more, an organization can maximize its investment by offering one key element. Certified ergonomist Blake McGowan shares the results of a study from the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety in this month’s broadcast. Two key findings… read more

In the series Ergo U: Ergonomics Research Notes from the Field, Humantech ergonomist Blake McGowan meets with ergonomics researchers from leading universities and associations across the country to share their latest findings.     Field Notes:  Recently, Blake had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Ignacio Galiana from Hansjörg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at… read more

The question, “What methods are used to justify and implement improvements?” was asked to clients at this year’s Humantech System® Summit user conference. Certified ergonomist Mike Hoonhorst shares the answers in the video below. The three best practices include: Get corporate buy-in. Ensure the value proposition is communicated throughout the organization. Market your success. Communicate… read more

For access to jobs that require low clearance, the Eidos Model 112 TaskMaster might be just the thing you need. This heavy-duty work positioner on wheels is easy to adjust and move. Humantech’s Jonathan Valencia takes a closer look in this product review.

With 12,000 employees on five continents, automotive supplier Inteva Products needed a way to scale ergonomics across their 50 locations. Using a participatory approach to ergonomics, an emphasis on engineering design guidelines, and the standardized tools found in The Humantech System®, they’ve had strong success in North America and are now focusing abroad. Here is… read more

We are very good at knowing our physical capabilities.  You know if you can lift a gallon of milk off the top shelf of your refrigerator. What we are not as good at is accurately estimating the weight of an object.  For example, if that gallon of milk has been partially consumed, it is hard… read more

In a typical work week, employees spend an average of 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desks, according to the British Psychological Society. That’s a long time to sit in a chair that may not fit your anthropometrics (individual measurements). To get the right one, you may need to test the… read more

More and more companies have implemented sit-stand workstations to improve employee health. Recent research from the University of California  found no evidence to support that claim.  Humantech certified ergonomist Blake McGowan summarizes the findings in this month’s Bottom Line video. The findings include: An increase in overall sitting time, including occupational and leisure, has a… read more