بهترین پادکست های Ergon (2025)

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Paul Lambertson - HFE Integration in Flight Deck Design 39:54

1d ago39:54

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Paul Lambertson and Sharon Todd chat about his experience in Flight Deck design and his use of Systems Theoretical Process Analysis (STPA) (Levenson & Thomas 2018). Paul Lambertson has been in the aerospace industry for over twenty years and in that time he has had a focus on human to machine interface for the design and operations of flight decks.…

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Part 1: The Impact of Minnesota's Ergonomics Statute on Your Consulting Practice 20:18

5d ago20:18

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In this episode, we dive into Minnesota’s groundbreaking ergonomics legislation, Minnesota Statutes § 182.677, and what it means for ergonomics consultants. This is Part 1 of a two-part series where we explore the "what" and "why" behind this new statute and its implications for workplace safety. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The key co…

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Boost Your Computer Workstation For Health and Productivity 20:43

6d ago20:43

20:43

Unbelievably, it has been nearly 5 years since the beginning of Covid lockdowns and home working! Looking back, that time feels surreal but the legacy lives on in more ways than one. The pandemic changed how many people, including myself, work and working from home remains a part of many people’s roles. Still today, I work with people who are worki…

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11. New Years Workout Plan | What Moms Need to Know About Getting Back In Shape 18:30

8d ago18:30

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It’s that time of year! New Years Resolutions and goal setting season is in full swing and so many of you have probably set goals in health and fitness. I am fully supportive of improving your health this year but I want to point out some things all moms need to know when they are trying to “get in shape.” Here is the fitness episode you didn’t kno…

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New Year, Better Posture! 26:47

12d ago26:47

26:47

Hello 2025! During DSE workstation assessments, we put a huge emphasis on trying to achieve the optimum DSE workstation posture, but does it really matter? To put it bluntly, yes it does matter, in the short and the long term. Adverse postures, along with prolonged sitting, longer working hours and increased stress levels, can increase the risk of …

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Logo Design To Bring In Clients 18:14

12d ago18:14

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In this episode, we dive into practical, cost-effective strategies for creating a logo that works for your brand without derailing your momentum. Here’s what we cover: DIY Logo Essentials – Start simple! Canva (and its AI logo generator) can help you quickly create something polished to get started. Don’t let logo design delay your launch. When to …

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10. Doctor Shop | How to Find The Healthcare Provider for You 15:09

14d ago15:09

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We shop around for the best car for our unique needs, the best pillow for our sleeping preferences and the best workout programs for our goals but when it comes to healthcare providers we don’t. Often times people are told who to go to by their insurance for primary care providers. Not every provider is the same, you need to find the healthcare pro…

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9. Standing Desks, Are They The Solution You Need? 8:25

21d ago8:25

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Sitting is the new smoking…. We have all heard about the negative side effects of stagnant sitting, BUT is standing for work really the solution? Standing desks have been a major workforce trend. If you have jumped on this trend you may be feeling the discomfort that standing all day can cause. In this episode I am giving all the tips to make a sta…

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8. How to Set Up a Nursing Station to Reduce Neck Pain and More 13:10

28d ago13:10

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How many times have you passed out nursing your baby only to wake up with a major pain in the neck? Do you have pain between your shoulder blades ever since you brought this bundle of joy into the world? Do you wait anxiously for your sweet baby to finish feeding because you just want to get comfy? In this episode I am giving all the tips to how to…

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7. 5 Tips to Take the Ache Out of Raking Leaves 9:56

1M ago9:56

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Do fall leaves leave you sore for days? This chore can be so irritating but today I am sharing 5 ways to take care of yourself while tidying up the leaves Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy! Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community! Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call on Calendly he…

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Work should not Hurt!-A participative ergonomics programme for kiwi tradies 41:03

1M ago41:03

41:03

Chris Polaczuk and Steve Kolose chat to Sharon Todd about their participative tradie programme. Musculoskeletal injuries have resulted in significant lost productivity in the New Zealand Construction industry and are especially prevalent in the specialist trades. Despite recent advances in health, safety and technology meaningful interventions to r…

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6. My Number 1 Exercise for Back Pain 6:25

1M ago6:25

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Does your back get stiff and painful throughout the day? Do you notice an increase in pain with washing the dishes, doing laundry or working? You are not alone! At least 90% of Americans experience low back pain and many of them respond well to this exercise. In this episode I am telling you how to decrease back pain with one simple exercise. If yo…

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5. Surgery Secrets | 3 Things to Consider Before Saying Yes to Surgery 14:28

2M ago14:28

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Have you been told you need surgery? Were you given other options? Are you looking for a magic fix so think surgery is the solution? Have you had surgery and regretted it? In this podcast I am telling you how to make an informed decision about surgery. You need to know these secrets about surgery and the questions to ask before making your choice. …

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4. The 4 E’s of Office Ergonomics | Quick Tips to Make Your Workspace Work for You 11:59

2M ago11:59

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Do you work from a computer? Are you at home, in an office or in your car? Regardless of where you take your laptop I have a simple pneumonic for you! The 4 E’s of Office Ergonomics is a quick check in tool for any work station. Let’s make your work space work for YOU! Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy! Until next time catch…

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The Role of Ergonomics in Boosting Productivity 42:19

2M ago42:19

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Productivity and performance are critical for success at an individual and an organizational level. Anecdotally, I have noticed an increase in podcasts and articles with tips for improving productivity, including time-blocking, improving sleep quality, reducing distractions, avoiding multitasking and AI among others. This got me thinking about the …

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3. Pick up Your Toddler AND Protect Your Back | Lifting Mechanics for Moms 11:41

2M ago11:41

11:41

Hey girl, Picture a mom at the playground with a crying toddler who just fell off the slide. She goes to them and scoops them up to comfort them as quickly as possible. How did she look? Was her back rounded and her arms stretched out to get to them? If this is how you pick up your kids over and over, you need this episode! In this episode, I will …

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Winter-Proof Your Home Workstation for Comfort and Productivity 19:07

2M ago19:07

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Halloween is over, we are into November and all the winter weather that comes with it (although here in Ireland, it is fierce mild right now, my 2 are still in shorts and the grass needs to be cut again!) Winter brings lower light levels, but also glare as the sun is lower in the sky, cold and damp weather and sometimes, a little low mood. Now is t…

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Professor Catherine Burns - Improving AI Technologies in Health 33:28

2M ago33:28

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Professor Catherine Burns talks to SharonTodd (CPE) about her experiences with system design and AI systems in health. Catherine M. Burns is Professor in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada and Associate Vice President, Health Initiatives at the Office of Research at the University of Waterloo. In her past administrativ…

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2. Improve Your Posture from the Car | 3 Tips to Reverse Tech Neck 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

Hey girl, Quick check in, what does your posture look like right now? Sitting tall and beautiful like the queen you are? Oh... no. If you checked in and your posture was not as great as you wish it was, then this is the episode for you. I know your time is precious. I also know you spend a lot of time in the car. Let’s use your time wisely and fix …

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1. What is ergonomic coaching? And why do moms need it? 9:33

2M ago9:33

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So, what is ergonomic coaching anyways? Ergonomics simply put, is how people and objects can interact to be most efficient and safe. From my experience as a mom and as a clinician, I believe that moms are extremely underserved in ergonomic training. We think of ergonomics in the workplace, not at home. BUT, it is just as important, no MORE importan…

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Trailer | Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms 1:06

2M ago1:06

1:06

Hey momma, are you exhausted from putting your daily aches and pains aside to care for everyone else? Do you struggle to make time for regular physical therapy, chiropractic or massage appointments for yourself? I’ve been there. Hi. I’m Amanda, a mom of three littles and a working physical therapist. I had my first baby during the last year of grad…

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Kate Conroy - AI Safety and Assurance 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

Sharon Todd is chatting to Adjunct Professor Kate Conroy one of the HFESA's Keynote speakers at our annual conference in Brisbane this year. Dr Kate Conroy is a specialist in building trustworthy, ethical, and assured robotics, autonomous systems, and artificial Intelligence (RAS-AI) systems in both military and civilian domains. Dr Conroy works in…

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Dr John Chan - Burnout 34:35

3M ago34:35

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Kath Jones is chatting to Dr John Chan about Burnout. Dr. John Chan is the managing director at Infinite Potential, an independent not-for-profit think tank that develops high-quality, rigorous research, evaluation, and practical solutions to address some of the most pressing workplace problems. An Industrial/Organisational psychologist with 20+ ye…

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Nutrition Myths & Realities with Chris Milhas (Part 3) 28:35

4M ago28:35

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In the final part of Ergon Talks on diet and nutrition, Blaine Toddy and Chris Milhas dive into managing health concerns like diabetes, hypertension, and chronic illnesses through balanced nutrition. Chris addresses common myths, fad diets, and the importance of calories over macronutrients. He also offers practical tips for meal prepping, making h…

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Nutrition Myths & Realities with Chris Milhas (Part 2) 19:37

4M ago19:37

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In the second part of Ergon Talks, Blaine Toddy continues his insightful conversation with Chris Milhas from the Metro Jackson YMCA. They delve into the debate surrounding processed foods, preservatives, and food dyes, exploring the misconceptions and scientific realities. Chris explains the differences between processed and whole foods, offers gui…

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Nutrition Myths & Realities with Chris Milhas (Part 1) 20:41

4M ago20:41

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In this episode of Ergon Talks, host Blaine Toddy sits down with Chris Milhas from the Metro Jackson YMCA and Ergon’s Steve Clark to debunk common misconceptions about nutrition and diet. Chris shares his personal story of overcoming kidney disease and the role fitness played in his recovery. Tune in for practical advice on balanced eating, hydrati…

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Anjum Naweed - Simulation and AI 29:23

4M ago29:23

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Kath Jones is chatting to Professor Anjum Naweed one the the keynote speakers at the HFESA conference in Brisbane in November this year about Simulation and AI. Professor Anjum Naweed is from the Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science in South Australia—the Adelaide-based campus of CQUniversity. Anjum is a Certified Professional Ergonomist with…

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Reducing the Negative Impact of Virtual Meetings 26:06

5M ago26:06

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There were certainly positives to using video for meetings when working from home. It offered connection between employees working from home and increased employee engagement. It helped new starters become familiar with their colleagues in the absence of the office. Even now, with the return to the office and hybrid working, virtual meetings remain…

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Professor Mark Young - "Thinking Human" 38:02

5M ago38:02

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Sharon Todd and Professor Mark Young the current President of the CIEHF discuss his work in automated transport and the Think Human project to be launched in the midlands of the UK. Professor Mark Young is Professor of Human Factors in Transport within the Transportation Research Group at the University of Southampton and current President of the C…

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Chris Fitzgerald - The "Nerdy" Operational Ergonomist' & the practical application of HFE 56:30

5M ago56:30

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Sharon Todd is chatting to Chris Fitzgerald about his practical application of Ergonomics and Humans factors to minimise injury risk. Chris Fitzgerald is a passionate Certified Professional Ergonomist whose career emphasis has been on facilitating meaningful and durable improvement in the design of work. His original career was in Prosthetics and O…

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Adam Scott - Cobot Ultrasound Solutions 41:05

6M ago41:05

41:05

Sharon Todd is chatting to Adam Scott, the Director of Cardiac Sciences at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Adam has a PhD in Cardiac Medicine, from the University of London, Imperial College in the UK. Adam is an Adjunct Professor at QUT and is the Founder and Chairman of the White Cloud Foundation. He is passionate about creating solution…

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Tim Bentley - Mental Health Awareness, Respect and Safety in the Mining Industry 51:07

6M ago51:07

51:07

Kath Jones from the HFESA is chatting to Tim Bentley about Mental Health Awareness, respect and safety. Professor Tim Bentley is an experienced research leader with more than two decades in research and academic leadership roles. Tim joined the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University as Professor of Work and Wellbeing in 2019, and in 2…

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Have a Happy, and Ergonomic, Summer Holiday!! 19:19

6M ago19:19

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Let’s be honest, while ergonomics might be in the back of your mind while you are working, it is most likely pushed way further back when you are on holidays! We are not long back from our own summer holiday with the kids. While we were away, in between the rollercoasters and ice-cream, I started thinking about all the little things I was doing to …

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Gemma Read - Blame and Learning 43:32

7M ago43:32

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Why do we seek to blame someone or say it is Human Error without firstly using a systems thinking approach to analyse the influencing factors surrounding an incident? Sharon Todd discusses 'Blame' and what we can 'Learn' from a Systems Thinking approach with Gemma Read. Associate Professor Gemma Read is the Director of the Centre for Human Factors …

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Sandra Lam - Managing the Psychological Health of "Fly in Fly Out" Workers 41:42

7M ago41:42

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Kath Jones is chatting to Sandra Lam about the psychological health of "fly in fly out" (FIFO) workers. Kath Jones holds qualifications in psychology and occupational therapy and has been an active member of the HFESA for 15 years and is currently as executive board member for the society. She practices human factors and ergonomics through engaging…

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Extended Reality Simulation - Dr Shiva Pedram and Grace Kennedy 39:57

8M ago39:57

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Dr Robyn Coman from the University of Wolllongoing is discussing Extended Reality Simulation with Dr Shiva Pedram from the University of Newcastle, and Grace Kennedy from Acema. Dr Shiva Pedram is an experienced UX Research Specialist and Service Designer, specialising in the intersection between Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and service design …

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Andrew Wright - User Testing in Design 43:45

8M ago43:45

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Sharon Todd and Andrew Wright discuss User Testing in good design. The views expressed by Andrew Wright within the HFESA PodCast are his own and not those of any organisation he works for or with, or linked to any project he works on – past or present. Andrew is a Principal Human Factors Consultant at Tactix Sener, primarily supporting the transpor…

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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health: A Deep Dive with Experts on the Ergon Talks Podcast [Part 2] 24:28

8M ago24:28

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In this episode, we resume the discussion with Kostas Matheos and Bernard Matherne from Bridge to Recovery, along with Steve Clark, to delve deeper into mental health challenges and solutions. This segment focuses on the importance of recognizing when to intervene in a mental health crisis, the stigma surrounding mental health treatment, and the in…

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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health: A Deep Dive with Experts on the Ergon Talks Podcast | Part 1 22:47

8M ago22:47

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In this enlightening episode of the Ergon Talks Podcast, host Blaine Toddy and guest experts from Bridge to Recovery delve into the complexities of mental health. Featuring Kostas Matheos, owner and clinical director, and Bernard Matherne, a seasoned therapist, the discussion spans the spectrum of mental health issues, debunking myths and exploring…

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Considerations if Thinking of Changing to a Sit Stand Workstation 22:19

8M ago22:19

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As the world of work has become more digital, I am finding that computer based workers are spending more and more time seated at their workstation than ever before. In fact, office based workers are considered one of the most sedentary populations, spending 73% of the work day and up to 66% of their waking hours seated. (Edwardson et al, 2002) Incr…

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The Public Seating Project - Carlo Caponecchia, Robyn Coman and Vinod Gopaladsani 22:02

9M ago22:02

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Carlo , Robyn and Vinod are discussing the impact that the absence of suitable seating and poorly designed seating has on older adults in public places. The public seating project identified poor design, the coping behaviours of older adults needed and the impact that poor seating has on people with physical limitations and on their social identity…

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Brian Moon - Naturalistic Decision Making 42:16

9M ago42:16

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Sharon Todd is exploring Naturalistic Decision Making with Brian Moon. He is the Chief Technology Officer for Perigean Technologies LLC and Executive Director of the Naturalistic Decision Making Association. A leading practitioner and researcher in the field of NDM, Mr. Moon applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to a wide range of p…

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Managing DSE Associated Risks in Pregnant Users 28:21

10M ago28:21

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A refresh of Episode 11 Pregnancy presents a unique health and safety challenge in the workplace in that the employer is not only concerned about the welfare of the employee, but also their developing child. The impact of pregnancy on any employee is different and so it can be difficult to predict the effects pregnancy may have on an employee’s abi…

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Grace Kennedy - Systems Engineering and HFE Problem Solving 43:23

10M ago43:23

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Grace Kennedy is my special guest. She is a Systems Engineer and Human Factors professional with over 15 year's experience in the Infrastructure, Rail, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Defence Research sectors in Australia and the UK. Research Interests and Expertise: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Organisational Systems Engineering (how to m…

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Daisy Veitch - When Body, Size and Shape matters 40:40

10M ago40:40

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Sharon Todd's special guest is Daisy Veitch talking about the importance of body size and shape in product and system design. Daisy Veitch, PhD. is an expert in applied Anthropometry, the fit of wearable items and body shape and size data. Daisy Veitch is a Director of Anthropometry at Anthrotech, Inc., a leading company in human body measurement a…

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Workplace Health Considerations for Women 15:25

10M ago15:25

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Are you aware that women in the workplace often face unique challenges when it comes to their health and well-being? It’s true! According to EU-OSHA (2023), women report less workplace accidents, but report higher levels of work related health issues. From musculoskeletal issues to stress, there are factors that put women at a higher risk compared …

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Stephanie Cassidy - 'Healthy Minds Work' a Psychosocial Risk Management Project 41:58

11M ago41:58

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Sharon Todd chats to Steph Cassidy about a Psychosocial Risk Management Project that was successfully rolled out with a bus company. The project is called Healthy Minds Work. Steph's passion lies in assisting Australian workplaces to maintain their maximum productivity. Steph, an Occupational Therapist and Ergonomist has 30 years of experience in m…

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164: 5 Ergo Website MUST-HAVES! 22:27

11M ago22:27

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LINKS: Get started with office ergonomics assessments, Free Training!: https://www.ergonomicshelp.com/begin Waitlist for Accelerate: The Business of Ergonomics https://www.ergonomicshelp.com/biz Free Ergonomics Training https://www.ergonomicshelp.com/free-training Free Ergonomics Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/ErgoHelpGroup…

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Wrist Rests – Ergo Friend or Foe!? 16:59

11M ago16:59

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Most of us will be familiar with the mouse pads that are fitted with foam or gel rests at the base and with the long foam or gel rests that are positioned along the bottom of the keyboard. These are marketed as ergonomic products designed to ensure appropriate hand position to reduce aches and strains when using the mouse / keyboard. But are they a…

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Barry Kirby & his experience in HFE Design and Development in the UK 53:46

11M ago53:46

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Sharon Todd's special guest is Barry Kirby the current President of the CIEHF. He is a Chartered Ergonomist and Human Factors Practitioner (C.ErgHF), Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (FIEHF) and a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET). Barry has over 17 years’ experience wor…

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