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Following is recent correspondence which OPC Inc. has had with our clients as there are increasing “demands” from employees and their Physicians (by way of Doctors Notes) regarding Sit to Stand workstations. …..it is our opinion that a national strategy needs to take place for YOUR COMPANY along with the development of a Standards Document […]

AODA 2014-2015 upcoming deadlines…and things to work on in 2015 for 2016 | First Reference Talks. In case the message is not getting out about the AODA by Optimal Performance’s AODA team, have a read of this First Reference Blog for further information – the AODA’s IASR and Ontario Build Code are in full swing […]

New Accessibility Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code On December 27, 2013, Ontario Regulation 368/13 was filed to amend the new 2012 Building Code, O.Reg. 332/12. The effective date of the amendment is January 1, 2015!! The amended requirements will substantially enhance accessibility in newly constructed buildings and existing buildings that are to be extensively renovated. […]

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,300 times in 2014. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 4 trips to carry that many people. Click here to […]

DIY accessibility – NOW Magazine. The Ramp Project is a positive step in the right direction in that it raises awareness about People with Disabilities (PwD). The issue Optimal Performance has with these types of accessible specific designs is they inadvertently dis able other people. For example these ramps jut out into the public sidewalks […]

Anthropometrics Notes. Why is the science of ergonomics necessary for proper design? Because Interior Designers, Engineers and Architects are not expert in the human factor and anthropometrics. Ergonomists are. As long as Ergonomists are not invited to the design table, ergonomic companies like OPC will keep “cleaning up the mess”.

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. To all of my friends, family, patients of mine, clients all of whom have disa… Source: optimalperformanceblog.com Today is International Day of Person’s with Disabilities. Great reminder to make sure ALL Ontario-based employers meet the deadline to report your compliance […]

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. To all of my friends, family, patients of mine, clients all of whom have disabilities of all sorts well done in rising to the challenges you face every day of your life. Here’s hoping forward thinking initiatives such as the […]

Source: www.wbecanada.org OPC Inc has been a member of WBE Canada for over 4 years now – we are a diverse owned ergonomic consulting firm with operations across Canada and into the US. See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design

Source: www.wbecanada.org OPC Inc has been a member of WBE Canada for over 4 years now – we are a diverse owned ergonomic consulting firm with operations across Canada and into the US. See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design

Not compliant with AODA? Ignore compliance audit notice at your peril. The Countdown has begun for compliance with your IASR obligations under the AODA. 41 days and counting to comply and register your compliance with the Directorate. If these acronyms are not clear to you or if your company is not certain what to do […]

Not compliant with AODA? Ignore compliance audit notice at your peril. The Countdown has begun for compliance with your IASR obligations under the AODA. 41 days and counting to comply and register your compliance with the Directorate. If these acronyms are not clear to you or if your company is not certain what to do […]

There are 500 companies facing AODA compliance orders from the province of Ontario. (Photo: Shutterstock)The Ontario government is cracking down on co… Source: www.canadianlawyermag.com The Countdown has begun for compliance with your IASR obligations under the AODA. 41 days and counting to comply and register your compliance with the Directorate.  If these acronyms are not […]

Announcing an exciting seminar at the impressive Steelcase Canada Facility in Downtown Toronto this December. Join Kathy Smythe of Steelcase Canada and Jane Sleeth of Optimal Performance this December for a Seminar on new topics related to Ergonomics. Jane, Sr Ergonomic & Accessibility Consultant with OPC Inc will present  about “Ergonomics is about more than Posture […]