Ergonomics

Lie in the sun with a glass of wine on top of the mountain, or go faster than a car on your skis. Winter has arrived and many of us head to the slopes to enjoy the annual ski trip. If it's your first time or you're a pro, always…

Musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome and lower back pain occur often in the Laboratory. Laboratory researchers are at risk for developing injuries because of the repetitive nature of pipetting, use of small handheld tools, opening and closing cabinets, prolonged awkward postures at a microscope, awkward postures at biological…

Depending on where you live, the first few snowflakes can fall in early November or December. During the winter season, it can get colder and icy. Injuries arise during the winter months for a variety of reasons, including slippery conditions, shovelling, winter sports, and believe it or not, decorating. Read…

As workplaces start to reopen, more companies introduce this new concept of 'hybrid' work.  What is a hybrid working? A hybrid work model is a plan that incorporates a mixture of in-office and remote work, mostly from home. Employees can choose when they would like to work from home and when…

While some companies have indicated that they will continue to work remotely as they have done in the past year, others have recently released research on the gradual return to the office once the COVID pandemic is over. Many multinationals have been letting their employees go back to the office…

A night of good sleep is essential for your good health. Insufficient sleep and poor quality sleep increases the risk of health problems. But what if you don't sleep well and you have the feeling your mattress doesn't provide you a good night of sleep. With so many mattress options…

Being pregnant can feel like a full-time job. In addition to being pregnant, most women already have full-time jobs. That job might require you to sit at your desk or be nice all day, even if you're feeling sick or your belly is growing. If you have two full-time jobs,…

Working from home pains are one of the most common complaints that people have these days. If you experience this, it will be a good chance that you searched online for an ergonomic office chair that will help you reduce the working from home pain. If you have ever searched…

Did you know that we type between 1,000 and 2,500 words a day? This doesn't sound like a particularly dangerous activity, but since we spend a lot of time typing and using our phones, more and more people are experiencing wrist pain. It starts with tingling and numbness in the…

A laptop is easy to use, you can take it anywhere because they are light and rechargeable. With laptops, you can work almost anywhere, including at home. Because they are designed for remote work, the combination of using them for a long time can cause discomfort or pain after a…