The Changing Pace of Work (Part 1): How task analysis has evolved
by Joanne Allpress – Senior Ergonomics Consultant When people think of a DSE assessment, they often think about chairs, desks, screens, and posture. However, one of the most important aspects of any ergonomics assessment is understanding the task itself. In fact, one of the things I find myself explaining most often during assessments is that I […]
Reasonable adjustments for DSE users – it’s not always about the chair or desk
When discussing Display Screen Equipment (DSE) adjustments, the conversation can quickly focus on chairs, desks, or specialist peripherals. While equipment can absolutely play an important role, effective reasonable adjustments are often broader than furniture alone. In many cases, the biggest improvements come from changing how someone works, rather than simply what they work with. Reasonable adjustments can include: Flexible break […]
The Ghost at the Desk: Britain’s Presenteeism Crisis and What We Can Actually Do About It..
By Eilidh Stewart-Barritt, COO Inspired Ergonomics Every day, millions of people drag themselves to work, physically present but mentally somewhere between their bed and a GP waiting room. Whether you run a five-person accountancy firm in Sheffield, manage a hospice in Hertfordshire, or lead a team of 5,000 in a Whitehall department, the cost of […]
Wrist Pain and DSE: Is a Vertical Mouse Always the Answer?
By Joanne Allpress – Wrist Pain and DSE: Is a Vertical Mouse Always the Answer? This is a topic we’ve been discussing more frequently lately, so we thought it would be helpful to pull together some guidance and share it in this week’s article. “An employee has reported wrist pain on their DSE self-assessment — […]
Why Fresh Perspectives Matter in Ergonomics – Even at Home
Why Fresh Perspectives Matter in Ergonomics – Even at Home by Joanne Allpress When I moved house recently, I was excited to create a comfortable space for my home office. As an ergonomist, I knew exactly what I should do: ensure adequate lighting with suitable window coverings, make sure my sit-stand desk could rise to my standing elbow height, position my […]
Beyond the Chair: Why January Discomfort Isn’t Always a Workstation Problem
Beyond the Chair: Why January Discomfort Isn’t Always a Workstation Problem By: Nichola Adams We are heading towards the end of January, and we’re already getting familiar messages from our clients’ employees:“I’ve been back less than four weeks and my back is killing me”“Everything aches and I can’t focus” As ergonomists, we understand the first […]
Embracing Generational Ergonomics: How Gen Z Is Shaping the Future of Work
Each generation leaves its’ mark on the way we work. The entrance of Generation Z marks a new era in workplace dynamics. Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z individuals have grown up in the digital age, but also witnessed that the previous generation didn’t manage to really achieve this ‘work life balance’ ideal. We […]