Aaron Miller
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Reimagining Canada’s health care system
The Canadian health care system is at a tipping point with rising demands for service, record levels of job vacancies, and increasing public and political pressures.
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Workers now expect more from employers — a human factors approach can help
People are now looking to see if the organizations they work for align with their personal health needs.
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Pandemic expands an aging workforce
The pandemic is pushing people to reconsider their post-work-life ambitions.
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Considering ergonomics of the hybrid office
Working from home can create a struggle to disconnect from work when the day is done and to find balance.
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The effect of sit-to-stand workstations
Based on studies examining the performance benefits of sit-to-stand workstations, neither only sitting nor only standing is the right answer.
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Reducing risk factors for workplace injuries
There are many reasons companies start ergonomics programs: one serious injury, a series of minor injuries or staff absences in the workplace.
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Don’t forget the outliers in office ergonomics
In many workplaces, multiple workers share the same desk or standing work counter. However, not all people are of equal size.
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Task chair retains throne as a staple of the office
To select the right office chair for an organization, consider price, user testing, and aesthetics.
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Getting a grip on hand strain and related injuries
Laboratories are common in Canada, reaching from the viniculture industry to universities, pharmaceutical and petro chemical sectors. For lab techs, there are many occupational hazards,
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Standing desks raise student participation
A landmark study found that standing desks raised student participation in elementary schools, as classrooms apply lessons from office environments.
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Troubleshoot ‘text neck’ in the virtual workplace
'Text neck' describes the excessive strain on the head, neck and shoulders caused by looking down at handheld devices. Protect employees with these tips.
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Extending office ergonomics to remote workers
How can organizations promote office ergonomics to employees working from home? Professional ergonomic consultant Aaron Miller explains.
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Ergonomic workstation guidelines
Taking an ergonomic approach to setting up a workstation simply involves looking at how each employee works. The two main areas to focus on are the office chair and work surface/desk.
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Ergonomics in open concept offices
As workspace design evolves, what new ergonomic concerns are emerging? Certified professional ergonomist Aaron Miller offers his expert opinion.
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Rise up
Studies examining the effectiveness of implementing ceiling lifts have found decreases in injury rates, decreases in workers’ compensation claims, perceived decreases in the risk of injury and improved morale with a decrease in absenteeism.
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LEEDing the way with ergonomics
The USGBC has introduced an ergonomics pilot credit that promotes the creation of spaces and buildings that support occupant health and performance and have lower operational costs.
