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OPC Inc commences our national speaking circuit about Accessibility and Universal Design this Fall. Join us at the HSE Conference September 27th and 28thSchedule II September 27th, TLOMA Conference October 26th and 29th, Federated Press December 14th and 15th where we will chair the 2 days conference and present 2 innovative talks. Olga Dosis is […]

OPC Inc commences our national speaking circuit about Accessibility and Universal Design this Fall. Join us at the HSE Conference September 27th and 28thSchedule II September 27th, TLOMA Conference October 26th and 29th, Federated Press December 14th and 15th where we will chair the 2 days conference and present 2 innovative talks. Olga Dosis is […]

R your point is excellent and ties in well with some recent research which was reviewed & discussed on CBC radio this weekend past about “getting back” at people.When one seeks to get back at people who do not understand disability the outcome for the person seeking revenge is a negative outcome internally. Further, the cognitive research also reveals […]

I have been reading the ongoing comments from both HR, Facility Managers coupled with some very subjective responses from “ergonomists” about the best method for determining how to select new seating product for employees. I feel strongly that it is up to qualified ergonomic professionals to guide employers toward the use of objective evidence based methodologies […]

Served A Human Rights Tribunal Application Lately? The New HRTO will represent how AODA related issues will be managed and heard in the opinion of labour lawyers and the experts at Optimal Performance Consultants                                      It’s been more than two years now since the Human Rights Amendment Act, S.O., c. 30 came into force in Ontario creating a new human rights process. This new […]

We were recently asked by a client if Ontario has Ergonomic Regulations in place with the answer being no. However it is interesting to note that Ontario thru the Ministry of Labour has further reaching and more stringent use of written Orders for employers related to ergonomics. The following Blog for today is intended to remind […]

Background; The following Blog for today arises from my review of a talk Honourable David Onley delivered in the last few weeks in Ontario. As part of David Onley’s talk he provided definitions of disability and handicap as these are often used interchangeably in most people’s conversations. My response to his talk is that it […]

Set back for yet another back pain medication highlights the need for emphasis on prevention & exercise efforts Yet another drug aimed at being a cure all for back pain as part of the promise of a panacea in the treatment of back pain has failed. The latest drug Axomadol, that was being investigated for the relief of symptoms of moderate to […]

When does someone need a physiotherapist? How do I know if they are excellent in their field of Practice? In our practice at OPC Inc we find a number of employees are attending very passive types of care for their injuries and musculoskeletal complaints including passive physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage & acupuncture. By passive this means you the […]

As promised here is the outline of the newly announced Integrated Standards as part of the AODA for Ontario. This will be a get started overview for you to review.  Olga Dosis and Jane Sleeth of OPC Inc will provide a seminar about this early September at the training centre/showroom of Knoll Canada. Look out […]

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What’s up Doc? Challenging the Validity of a Doctor’s Note From Marnie Courage on Tue, Jun, 7, 2011 02:04 PM OPC Ergonomic Consultant Winnipeg Working for an industrial manufacturing company, inherently brings with it higher physical demands and exposure to more risk factors than an office setting. With the increase in awareness of ergonomic and environmental […]

What’s up Doc? Challenging the Validity of a Doctor’s Note From Marnie Courage on Tue, Jun, 7, 2011 02:04 PM OPC Ergonomic Consultant Winnipeg Working for an industrial manufacturing company, inherently brings with it higher physical demands and exposure to more risk factors than an office setting. With the increase in awareness of ergonomic and environmental […]

 In keeping with OPC Inc’s mandate to ONLY use ergonomic standards which are based on best evidence Jane Sleeth responds to a consultants question about the use of KEYBOARD trays.This is in addtion to a previous Blog about the subject. Our clients will also benefit in reading these Blogs so they understand when where trays have a […]