THE ERGONOMIC JOURNEY
Tips for Adjusting to Back to School Schedules
Whether you are a kindergartener, middle schooler, college student, or even a teacher, this time...
Do Back Belts Reduce Back Injuries?
Back belts, also referred to as back support or abdominal belts are a bit of...
Do YOU have Cybersickness?
‘Cybersickness’ is a catch-all term for symptoms caused by using a computer / screen display,...
Base Level of Fitness Goes Beyond Injury Prevention
Whether working construction, waiting tables, cleaning houses, cutting hair, or working at a computer an overall...
The Future of Office Work
Written March 2023 by Karen Wollgast, Ergonomic ConsultantErgoFit Consulting, Inc. It’s been 3+ years since...
TIPS & TRICKS
Are your feet supported when you sit in your chair?
We don’t often think about it, but all of our body parts have weight. Our...
Increased Telecommuting
Even before the effects of COVID-19, from 2005-2012, telecommuting increased by 80%!! Did you...
Important safety considerations when working from home
There are many things to consider when setting up your home office. There’s seating, finding...
Should I sit on my couch when working at home?
The sofa looks so inviting and comfortable, it beckons you as you’re attempting to focus...
Are you using your laptop computer while working in your home office?
A laptop is a great useful powerful compact tool. It would be even better if...
Leg Clearance At Your Work Station
Is there adequate space for your knees and legs under the work surface? If not,...
Monitor Settings & Eye Health
Do you get eye strain or feel like your monitor(s) are difficult to read? Make...
Ergonomic Risks to Healthcare Workers and Nurses
Ergonomic Risks to Healthcare Workers and Nurses Data from more than 80 studies show that...
Heart Health all Year Long
February is well known for matters of the heart. But the health of our heart...