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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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The ‘chipmunk test’, and 3 other tools for better workspace design. OPC’s response re this article reviewed by the IFMA Group; we are dismayed as Ergonomists in Canada & US that the [...]

How to design workspaces that support employee mental health – The Business Journals. Here is OPC Inc’s Ergonomic and Accessible Design experts reply to this theoretical based [...]

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]

Time’s up ONTARIO private employers!! With 4 companies having been fined by the Directorate, a large increase in Human Rights Tribunal cases, civil suits commencing (see settlement of suit [...]

In response to a recent IFMA reading recommendation on Linked In ….this is a great thought starter on a topic which has long been ignored in some cases or at least not understood well in [...]

In response to a recent IFMA reading recommendation on Linked In ….this is a great thought starter on a topic which has long been ignored in some cases or at least not understood well in [...]