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How Investing in Ergonomics Saves Money

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Risk Management

Businesses that seek to be successful always must manage a variety of work costs, such as supplies, labor, bookkeeping, inventory, and more. One area that is often overlooked is the cost of workplace injuries. According to a news release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016 alone, there were more than 2.9 million nonfatal

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How to Correct Poor Posture

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomic Injury Prevention

As you’re reading this, move attention to your body. Are you sitting up straight or slouching forward? If you’re like most people, you likely noticed the latter and have just straightened up to correct your posture. Poor posture is an unfortunate reality of working desk jobs, and far too many Americans let their posture go

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Ergonomic Lighting Tips for the Office and Home

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Risk Management

When you hear the term “office ergonomic,” the first things you will think about are chairs, desks and keyboards. While all of these are crucial to proper office ergonomics, ergonomic lighting is also crucial, as it is able to prevent the development of a condition known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) that presents with symptoms

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Top 3 Ergonomic Tips for Short People

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Office Design

If you’re on the shorter side, you know full well how hard it can be to find the right office equipment. Chairs are too tall, not allowing you to place your feet on the floor, while desks are too high, forcing your wrists to type at an awkward angle. However, it’s not impossible. Here, we

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Four Exercises to Prevent Back Pain

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomic Injury Prevention

Whether in the office or at home, the average person spends close to 10 hours sitting per day. This can lead to an array of aches and pains. As discussed in our blog post about the most common injuries for desk workers, a desk job can be hazardous without proper ergonomic equipment. Below are four

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How to Help Your Employees Return to the Office

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Office Design

Many of us have been working from home for over two years now. However, that is starting to change. More and more companies are bringing their employees back into the office. After over two years working from home, though, this can be a rough transition. Thankfully, there are ways to help your employees return to

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What to Wear When You Work from Home

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics at Home

When people went into an office, they dressed to impressed. Even the most casual offices required some semblance of professionalism. However, at home, where there’s no one to see you, should you still keep up the same standards? Read on to learn more: Wear clothes that are comfortable, but professional It’s important to stay comfortable

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The Most Common Injuries for Desk Workers

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomic Injury

Desk work doesn’t seem like hazardous work, but in reality, it can lead to serious and long-term damage to your health. Sitting for long periods of time as well as repetitive work can lead to such things as lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. Here, we discuss the most common injuries you, as

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How to Make Your Home Office More Ergonomic

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics at Home

Due to the coronavirus, most workers are telecommuting. As a result, it is important to consider how to make your home office more ergonomic. While you may find it easy to respond to an email from the kitchen counter or write a few emails while lying in bed, working under these conditions for an extended

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The Top 5 Ergonomic Products for Your Office

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Products

When you think of injuries happening on the job, professions like construction work or heavy equipment operation might come to mind. It may surprise you that you can do a lot of damage to your body by having an office job. Sitting too much during the day in an unsupportive chair, slumping over, constantly typing,

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