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Ergonomics in Healthcare Education: Creating A Comfortable Environment

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 26, 2024 2:36:16 PM

Universities and learning institutions are dynamic environments where knowledge is shared, discoveries are made, and the next generation of healthcare professionals is shaped. 

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Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment

Ergonomics & Custom Hotel Furniture: 4 Hotel Interior Design Trends

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 7, 2023 1:15:00 AM

While hospitality design trends come and go (and then tend to come back again), the latest wave of hotel interior design seems to be leaning more traditional and toward creating a warm, welcoming ambiance. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, office equipment, Hospitality Furniture

Innovative Ergonomic Solutions: Trends for 2024

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 4, 2023 10:20:00 AM

With the evolution of workplaces and technological progression, innovative ergonomic solutions have become essential for companies aiming to foster health-conscious and efficient work settings.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Safety, office equipment

What Is GSA-Approved Office Furniture?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 3, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Furnishing your office is a big decision. There are a lot of factors to consider, like your team's comfort and health, an appealing aesthetic, cost, and durability. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, standards & certifications, office equipment

Ergonomics in Healthcare: Caring for Caretakers

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 12, 2023 2:43:58 PM

We’re facing a healthcare crisis of sorts in America – and it predates the pandemic.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Medical Equipment

[How to] Improve Shop Floor Safety with Manufacturing Ergonomics

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 12, 2023 9:00:00 AM

In manufacturing, safety is always a major concern. Hazards that come with the territory of a manufacturing line or shop floor can pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of your employees.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Safety, Manufacturing

9 Ergonomic Workstation Setup Must-Haves

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 8, 2023 10:51:00 AM

Anyone who’s spent an extended time sitting at a computer, whether for school or work, has probably experienced some form of strain. What once was the exception is now the norm -- desk jobs are more common than ever, and so are the related health risks.

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Topics: Ergonomics

Collaborative Workspace Design | Ergonomic Essentials & Hot-Desking

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 30, 2023 10:15:01 AM

It’s a question many companies and their employees are still grappling with in a post-pandemic world: 

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Topics: Ergonomics

9 Medical Ergonomics Improvements for Your Facility

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 5, 2023 10:15:00 AM

The benefits of integrating ergonomically designed furniture and equipment are well documented and include a wide range of health, safety, and comfort benefits. 

In medical environments, ergonomics are especially important because of the multitude of people they can impact -- and we’re not just talking about patients.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment

Enhance Manufacturing Safety Using Ergonomic Assessment Checklists

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 7, 2023 4:15:00 PM
An ergonomic assessment checklist helps identify and address potential safety issues before they become a problem, especially in manufacturing. Here we’ll lay out a checklist in three parts: 
1. Ergonomic manufacturing equipment
2. Ergonomic standards in the workplace
3. Ergonomic manufacturing hazards and how to avoid them
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Topics: Ergonomics, Industrial, Push Cart, Safety, OSHA