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This page provides the "Ergonomics Advisor", a publication by Anderson Ergonomics Consulting. It also showcases some articles written by other authors on a variety of topics felt to be of interest to our viewers. Feel free to contact us with your comments and/or questions.

Ergonomics Advisor

Gardening Ergonomics Ergonomics Advisor, July, Aug, Sept 2006

Managing Stress in the Workplace Ergonomics Advisor, Fall 2005 by Shona Anderson

The Hazards of Forward Head Posture Ergonomics Advisor, Spring 2005 by Shona Anderson

Starting the New Year Right Ergonomics Advisor, Winter 2005 by Shona Anderson

Driving Ergonomics Ergonomics Advisor, Fall 2004 by Shona Anderson

Fitballs in the Office - Good Ergonomics or Unhealthy Trend October, 2004 by Shona Anderson

Alberta's New Occupational Health and Safety Code Ergonomics Aspects of it, March, 2004 by Shona Anderson

What to Look for in an Ergonomic Chair and How to Adjust it? May, 2002, by Shona Anderson

Addressing Employee Discomfort in 2003 Jan 2003, by Shona Anderson

OTHER ARTICLES FOR INTEREST'S SAKE

Link Reported Between Smoking and Musculoskeletal Disorders January 20, 2003, (from www.ergoweb.com)

Ergonomics Tips for the Office Work Environment February 3, 2003

Good Human Factors in Management Style Increases Profits and Productivity February 10, 2003 (from www.ergoweb.com - July, 2002)

Ergonomics - Return on Investment articles February 17, 2003 (from www.ergoteam.net)

Back Pain Linked to Workplace Morale March 3, 2003, (from www.ergoweb.com)

Backpack Burden Hurting Students March 26, 2003

Springing Forward Makes for Sleepy Days April 7, 2003, (from www.ergoweb.com)

Professional Organizations for Canadian Ergonomists

Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) - www.ace-ergocanada.ca

British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) - www.bcak.bc.ca

Educational Institutions for Ergonomics

University of Waterloo - www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca
University of Michigan - www.engin.umich.edu

Government

New Ergonomics Legislation in Canada (2007) - Amendments are proposed to the Hazard Prevention Program Regulations to modify the requirement for hazard identification and management in order to include hazards related to poor workplace ergonomics.  See full article at http://news.gc.ca

Alberta - http://employment.alberta.ca (part 2 and part 14 refer to Ergonomics Hazard identification and control)

Alberta government information - www.healthyalberta.com
BC - http://ohs.uvic.ca

NIOSH – www.cdc.gov

Ergonomic Product Companies

ISE Ergonomics - Office products, some Industrial products www.ise-ergonomics.com
Human Scale - Chairs and Office products www.humanscale.com
ErgoCanada - Computer Accessories www.ergocanada.com

Professional Affiliations

Functional Synergy Yoga

Owner- Susi Hately Aldous

This clinic is focused on helping people get well and stay well. They provide workshops, including "Yoga for the Desk-Jockey" and yoga classes focused on preventing the discomforts of office work.


[1] “Occupational Injuries and Diseases in Alberta, Lost-Time Claims, Disabling Injury

Claims and Claim Rates 2006” http://employment.alberta.ca

[2] “Occupational Injuries and Diseases in Alberta, Lost-Time Claims, Disabling Injury

Claims and Claim Rates 2006” http://employment.alberta.ca