office ergonomics

Johnny Goes To "The Head" of The Class

Posted by: Ergostore on Mar 15, 2010

Tagged in: Workstation ergonomics , Sitting and Ergonomics , seating ergonomics , office ergonomics , ergonomic workstation , Creative Ergonomics , Bathroom and Ergonomics

The winner of 2010's esteemed “Creativity in Ergonomics Award”

Johnny Joe Weisman

BEFORE AFTER

Having lived in a small apartment in New York City I know the challenges of making the most out of a small space.

Incorporating an office into your bathroom, that’s a new one. Johnny has implemented some very “interesting” ergonomic innovations and according to him he’s been able to move out of his high-rent office and downsize.

Let’s take a look at what he has done...

Made comfort his number 1 priority
Eliminated sharp edges to his work surfaces reducing the contact stress of long periods of working in a seated position.
From the photo it looks like Johnny has positioned his important equipment within a comfortable reach and at the right height. Can’t really tell for sure without seeing him sitting on the seat.

That’s OK Johnny, no need to send another photo of you hard at work at your new workstation!

We have faith that you have spent a great deal of time in the comfort of this “office”.

Johnny Joe Weisman has taken the science of ergonomics and with his unconventional application has created a whole new industry. “Ergo-John”

You have given a whole new meaning to the old adage “The Job is not finished until the paperwork is completed”.

Congratulations-Johnny Joe Weisman

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Office Olympians

Posted by: Ergostore on Feb 26, 2010

Tagged in: Vancouver 2010 , sports , snowboarding , performance and ergonomics , Olympics and Ergonomics , office ergonomics , injury

Office Olympians

I just spoke with my son, Ryan who is bouncing back and forth between Olympic events in Vancouver and snowboarding the beautiful mountain at Whistler Resort about 80 miles north of Vancouver. He is having the time of his life.

When I watch the athletes competing in the various events, do you know what I think about? Ergonomics! Why? Because these athletes depend on the efficiency and functionality of their equipment to allow them to produce optimally. Hockey players and speed skaters sharpen their skates to get an edge (literally), and snowboarders wax their snowboards to overcome drag and resistance. In order to compete at their best, they must eliminate or overcome as many blocks, barriers and resistance as possible because these work against their peak performance.

Occupational ergonomics is the very same concept. A worker cannot perform to their peak abilities if they encounter resistance. Resistance in this case can come from poor workstation design, work tools and equipment that cannot be adjusted to the user’s specific needs.

If one of the small figure skaters had to wear a size 14 skate, do you think it might affect her ability to perform and compete against the rest of the competition? The same applies to your work environment; your computer monitor, your chair, keyboard and mouse options and the other important tools we use in the office. Without the properly adjusted equipment and properly designed workstation, you cannot get the best (physically or mentally) from your employees and office workers. Performance really falls off when the cumulative effect of the barriers and resistance results in discomfort and leads to injury. When athletes “play hurt” it detracts from their effectiveness and expertise and the same "Office Athlete”.

Look at the ergonomic issues you may be dealing with and make some changes. If you need help with identifying problems, give us a call, send us some digital photos and we’ll help you so you can operate like a true “Office Olympian”. You can help your company “bring home the gold”!

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