by Serafine Lilien | Oct 9, 2023 | Ergonomics
Ever wondered how small changes in the workplace can make a big difference in employees’ lives? Let me share a recent success story that beautifully showcases the power of ergonomic solutions and their impact on physical well-being and overall work satisfaction.
One of my recent clients approached me with a genuine concern: their employees were dealing with stressful jobs, and they wanted to make their lives a little easier by providing ergonomic evaluations. They recognized the importance of improving their employees’ physical health.
After realizing that their office furniture was outdated, I took the initiative to interview the employees and understand their specific tasks. This way, I could ensure that the employer got the right equipment. I recommended a reliable vendor I’ve worked with for ergonomic furniture, and we established clear criteria for the new equipment.
Once the new ergonomic equipment was in place, I didn’t stop there. I evaluated the employees to ensure they knew how to use the new equipment correctly to maximize its benefits. It’s not just about getting the equipment; it’s about using it effectively. Together, we created a sustainable ergonomic solution.
I’m incredibly grateful to do work I love for a living. Helping people transition from stress and discomfort to ease and improved physical health brings me immense joy.
That’s why I do what I do—because I genuinely enjoy seeing clients become pain-free and physically healthier. If you or someone you know could benefit from similar improvements in their work environment, please feel free to reach out. Together, we can make a positive impact and create better workspaces.
by Serafine Lilien | Apr 25, 2023 | Ergonomics
Are you planning to remodel your office? If so, I’d like to offer you some advice that could significantly improve your employees’ comfort and productivity while also saving you money in the long run.
When it comes to choosing furniture for your office, it’s important to make informed decisions. You don’t want to waste your resources on furniture that may not be suitable for your employees, as this could lead to discomfort, injuries, and decreased productivity. That’s where I come in as an ergonomist.
I can help you to ensure that the furniture you choose will fit your employees’ needs. This means that they’ll be able to work in a neutral and comfortable position, which can reduce the risk of injuries, increase their productivity and make them feel well cared for.
As an ergonomist, I have extensive experience in helping businesses choose the right furniture for their employees. I can provide you with expert guidance on which furniture choices will best suit your employees’ needs, taking into account factors such as the type of tasks they do, how they interact with other employees and how sensitive their work is.
It’s unfortunate when I visit offices to do ergonomic evaluations and find out that they just purchased new office furniture that doesn’t fit their needs. By working with me, you can create a comfortable and supportive work environment that will save you money in the long run. Not only will you avoid the costs associated with replacing furniture that doesn’t work, but you’ll also benefit from increased productivity and decreased absenteeism.
So if you are interested in learning more how an ergonomist can help you choose the right furniture for you office, please reach out to me for a consultation. I look forward to hearing from you and in helping you creating more ease for your employees.
P.S: PLUS: Whenever you’re ready… here are 3 ways I can help you:
1. Schedule a consultation with The Ergo Pro: This unique and personalized session will evaluate your employees workspace and provide recommendations for optimizing your employees’ workstations to allow them to work with less pain and more ease.
2. Enroll your employees in our ergonomic assessment program: This program is customizable to meet the specific needs of your company and employees, I’ll complete ergonomic assessments for your employees, teaching them how to properly set up their workstations and reduce the risk of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders and provide a written assessment with findings, onsite changes and further recommendations for you.
3. Book me as a speaker for your next event: I’ll provide valuable insights and actionable tips for improving workplace ergonomics and boosting productivity during team meetings or conferences.
Let me know which option works best for you and we can begin working towards creating a healthier and more productive work environment.
by Serafine Lilien | Feb 9, 2023 | Ergo Tips, Ergonomics
There are basic ergonomic fundamentals that every person can implement to help reduce fatigue, aches and pain.
Watch my Nov. 22 presentation for the ASSP meeting and
Learning How to do Computer Workstation Evaluations In Person and Virtual
Aches and pains during lockdown actually increased:
- More than 1/3 reported more aches, pain and discomforts in the neck (37%) and back (35%) than usual.
- An increased level of fatigue was seen at 42%
from: Wellbeing under lockdown, Occupational Health at work
- With two in five workers reporting new pain or increased pain in their shoulders, back or wrists, it’s time to make home workstations more ergonomically sound.
https://news.chubb.com/Chubb-Survey-of-Americans-Working-from-Home Ergo Pandemic Study: Chubb
Watch the presentation and learn how to keep your employees safe!
Want more assistance? Reach out to me and I can come in or virtually assess your employees work area!
by Serafine Lilien | Jun 22, 2022 | Ergo Tips, Ergonomics
How many hours a day are you using your computer these days? Typically when I ask those I evaluate I hear 6-10 hours a day! That is a lot of computer use. A lot of upper body usage.
Therefore it is important to keep in mind how to use your mouse using neutral posture principles to keep your upper body, including your hands and wrists happy and healthy.
I would say that about 90% of the people I have evaluated use their mouse incorrectly. Therefore there is a lot of opportunity for improvement, especially since this is something most people do almost every day in our current society.
Click here – Let me teach you how to mouse
Typical incorrect postures I see:
- Reaching with the elbow to get to the mouse
- Planting the wrist on the table surface
- Pivoting the wrist to the pinky then the thumb
- Holding the middle finger up in the air so as not to accidentally hit the middle button on the mouse
- Gripping the mouse with the pinky and the thumb
- Using palm supports
- And more!
Here are a few tips to use your mouse using neutral posture principles:
- Avoid reaching for the mouse (move it closer to you!)
- Avoid twisting at the wrist when mousing
- Palm mouse
- Keep fingers relaxed
- Initiate movement from shoulder
- Pivot from the elbow to get to the mouse.
Need more help? Reach out to me to set up a time for us to do a one-on-one ergonomic evaluation for you or your staff – live or virtual. Ergonomic classes also available both live and virtual.
by Serafine Lilien | Mar 10, 2022 | Ergonomics
As workplaces start to reopen, organizations are finding that their workforce is not keen to give up remote work.
Are there concerns on how this is going to work?
Do you wonder how to retain employees?
Here are things to consider that will help you retain employees, and keep them physically healthy.
BEFORE deciding on what your company wants to do when it comes to structuring hybrid work model, it is essential, and vital, to incorporate ergonomics into the planning stages of this design.
Ask your leaders these questions:
Will employees keep their existing cubes or workspaces?Will your company move to shared cubes/workspaces?If shared cubes will your company provide:
1. Adjustable desk?
2. Adjustable chair?
3. Docking station?Will your company invest in training your employees to use this equipment according to the principles of neutral posture?Will your company stress the importance of adjusting equipment DAILY, since this will be a shared workspace?
These are essential and vital things to consider when designing your companies hybrid work plan.
And of course you need to consider where people are working from home.
Do they have a dedicated desk that suits their neutral position?Do they have an adjustable chair to suit their neutral position?Do they have a docking station with external monitor set up in their home?
These are essential to physical well being while working from home.
Reach out to me for classes, training information and individual ergonomic evaluations to you and your staff.
I can help to insure you will obtain truly adjustable furniture when designing your hybrid workstations.
There are products out there that say adjustable but will they actually adjust to suit your employees?
A lot of bad purchasing decisions are made because of lack of knowledge by the team to insure proper equipment is obtained.
I can help you save money by purchasing things once and not have to repurchase after bad purchasing decisions.
You and your staff deserve to work pain free ALL the time.
It is a right!
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