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Category: Ergonomics

Here is a list of our blog articles related to Ergonomics. HSG delivers the following related services:

to corporate customers in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and throughout Australia.

Articles about Ergonomics Assessments:

28
NOV
2019
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How Ergonomic Assessments Help Your Business and Staff

It is important for every business to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment to boost employee productivity and engagement. One component of this process is conducting workplace ergonomic assessments which help businesses design the work environment for optimal...
29
OCT
2018
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Sit Well, Breathe Well and Move Well – Keys to Balance in a Sedentary World

As an Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Feldenkrais Practitioner with over 25 years experience, I’d like to share some simple tools we can learn to reduce the impact of so much sitting that has become the norm in the modern world. By supporting your employees to find more...
21
FEB
2018
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Agile Workstations – The 7 Keys to Success

Many organisations are starting to move towards flexible working, making the traditional sit-down desk appear redundant. But before you decide to refurbish your office completely, take a look at what agile workspaces have to offer along with their setbacks to see if this design...
17
MAY
2017
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Back Pain in the Workplace

Back pain is a common nuisance that keeps many from completing daily tasks or enjoying life. It is also the leading cause of disability across the globe. In fact, an estimated 70-90% of individuals experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. It is often the result of...
17
AUG
2016
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Society’s ever-increasing sedentary behaviour

Sedentary behaviour has certainly taken the spotlight in recent years. With the growing epidemic of obesity and other health concerns, many HR managers are attempting to get to the root of the issue within their own workplaces to ensure the health and wellness of their own...
13
JUL
2016
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National Diabetes Week 10th-16th July: Importance of healthy eating and exercise

One of the biggest challenges confronting Australia’s health system might come as a surprise to many. With around 1.7 million affected in Australia alone, diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century. And we’re not just talking about the 1.2 million known and registered diagnosed...
20
JUN
2016
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Practical Ergonomic Ideas to Reduce Fatigue

The office can be a stressful place, with workloads and deadlines following us. It’s natural for fatigue to creep into our lives and make our jobs more stressful. Fatigue has the effect of decreasing workplace productivity, which is especially important when it comes to...
24
MAY
2016
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HSG was Featured on the Greenroom Blog

HSG’s Stephanie Hacker was featured by Alsco’s Greenroom blog, with simple workday changes you can make today that will result in less sedentary behaviour, more comfort and more productivity. The strange thing about our modern malaise of spending too much time sitting...
04
JAN
2016
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Take a Stand Against Sedentary Behaviour

Your workplace can influence all aspects of your life from the emotional to the physical. In recent years, there has been an increase in interest on the impacts of workplace behaviors such as sitting for extended periods of time on one’s overall health. Perhaps the interest stems...
24
OCT
2015
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Workplace Ergonomics and Impacts of Sedentary Behavior

Your work environment can impact your physical health just as the workplace itself can impact one’s mental and emotional well-being. In fact, many common setups and behaviors present in today’s workplace are now known to have a tangible impact on one’s health. Sedentary behavior...
19
DEC
2013
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Ergonomics – Why Posture Matters

In previous months we’ve discussed sedentary behaviour, and the amount of time average Aussies spend sitting every week. For some of us, it’s a reality. We spend a lot of our work day sitting. So it makes sense that posture makes a big difference to health. But you...
12
DEC
2013
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RSI Prevention Tips at Your Workstation

Do you tend to do the same sorts of repetitive tasks everyday? If you work in front of a computer, you’re at risk of repetitive strain injury, or RSI. This refers to a range of physical injuries, mostly to the parts of your body you use to type or roll your mouse. RSI can...
11
JUL
2013
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Policy Must Lead the Fight Against Sedentary Behaviour

How can we as a society address the range of problems caused by physical inactivity? A recent feature article in PLOS Medicine examines the complicated nature of these issues in our modern lives. The authors discuss research into commuting methods, and the overall benefits of...
20
JUN
2013
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Sedentary Behaviour: The Gravity of the Situation

Prolonged and repeated sitting, whether at work, home or the car, is an increasing risk to our health. It causes obesity, heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. A study from the University of Western Sydney also links sedentary lifestyles with cancer and a myriad of other...
04
JUN
2013
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A Free Source of Creativity and Problem-Solving

Preliminary research from Chicago’s Northwestern University has suggested a clear link between a view of the outdoors at work, better sleep and better physical health. Employees with windows in their workplaces not only slept an average of 47 more minutes every night, but...

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