In the industrial world, the task typically takes priority. Everything, from plant layout to equipment design, is engineered to refine the process, squeeze out efficiencies, and boost output.  [...]

Office workers may not be on their feet all day, but long hours behind the desk can certainly take their toll. Our lower extremities rely on the “pump” of muscle […]

Home to the largest muscles in the body, our legs are simply not designed for long periods of inactivity, which is why desk work can be so hard on the […]

Office work may not be physical, but somewhat counterintuitively, that’s what makes it so hard on our bodies, and not just the upper body. Long hours at the desk can […]

Job rotation is much discussed across risk management, HR, and flexible working contexts. This is because the potential benefits of rotating jobs in a workplace are myriad, spanning ergonomics, [...]

While it’s always best to avoid hostile environments wherever possible, for certain professions and roles, entering into dangerous areas, regions or counties is simply part of the job. But how [...]

There are a lot of variables to consider when setting up an ergonomically sound office space, but positioning your compute monitor correctly for comfortable and sustainable working is arguably [...]

In the majority of businesses, there is a significant divide between C-suite and frontline employees. Senior leaders may be the ones responsible for blueprinting company culture, but it’s line [...]

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is an insidious work-related condition, with symptoms developing due to repeated exposure to powerful vibrations. Sadly, HAVS is permanent, but spotting early [...]