Human Factors Factors Someone sent me an email today with an opportunity to present on ‘human factors’ and risk. Whilst I understand the ‘human factors’ approach I don’t think it understands the social psychology of risk. The term ‘human factors’ has a focus on humans as factors within a system, … [Read more...] about Human Factors Factors
Ergonomics
Posture Myths and Holistic Ergonomics
Myths are easily maintained when accompanied by symbols. The merging of symbol and myth creates a new truth, symbolic truth. Such truth is not real or true, but is made symbolically true. We see this all the time in the safety industry with simple constructs like the Swiss Cheese (Reason) or domino … [Read more...] about Posture Myths and Holistic Ergonomics
The Challenging Psychology of Ergonomics
The Challenging Psychology of Ergonomics Another guest post by Dr Robert Long - If you loved this article then you should read the whole series: CLICK HERE One of the most comprehensive textbooks on ergonomics is by Kroemer and Grandjean Fitting the Task to the Human. … [Read more...] about The Challenging Psychology of Ergonomics
Holistic Ergonomics
Orthodox ergonomics has a focus on objects and how humans interact with objects. The classic text for orthodox ergonomics is Fitting the Task to The Human by Kroemer and Grandjean. Orthodox ergonomics is framed by a STEM-only worldview and looks at humans as ‘factors’ in a system and understands … [Read more...] about Holistic Ergonomics
Make Your Workplace More Ergonomic in 7 Minutes
Make Your Workplace More Ergonomic in 7 Minutes If something is ‘ergonomic’, it serves two purposes -- to make you more comfortable, and to help you avoid injuries and stress. Ergonomic is a word you’re going to start hearing a lot more. Why? People are finally starting to realize … [Read more...] about Make Your Workplace More Ergonomic in 7 Minutes
Top Health Tips For Office Workers
Top Health Tips For Office Workers A large majority of the world’s population find themselves sitting at a computer desk on a Monday morning as they begin a week of office work. However, many of these people may be unaware of the health hazards associated with computer work and administrative … [Read more...] about Top Health Tips For Office Workers
Motorbike Safety – Grip Puppies Handlebar Grips
If you've got big hands then you know that Japanese Motorbikes were not designed with you in mind. If you get cramps or sore hands on a long ride or have handlebars that vibrate at certain revs then you know how unsafe it is when you have to focus on that rather than on the road and … [Read more...] about Motorbike Safety – Grip Puppies Handlebar Grips
Preventing Computer-Related Injuries
Preventing Computer-Related Injuries If your employees spend a lot of time at their computers, they are subject to many work-related injuries. Computer users can suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, eye fatigue, and back strains. To minimize risk to your employees, you could offer them … [Read more...] about Preventing Computer-Related Injuries
Motorcycle Ergonomics
Motorcycle Ergonomics If you are in the market for a new motorbike and concerned about comfort and ergonomics then this website is absolutely brilliant! It allows you to select from a huge range of new bikes and instantly and graphically see the knee bend angle and lean angle. You can even see the … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Ergonomics
Workplace Health and Safety in an Office environment
Workplace Health and Safety in an Office environment Image Source These risks are sometimes taken for granted or not taken as seriously as say in mining or construction. However, given the number of people employed in these environments and the seriousness of some office injuries ie … [Read more...] about Workplace Health and Safety in an Office environment