How Technology and Ergonomics Work For and Against One Another - Guy Osmond
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The document outlines the vision of Ergonomics, a UK supplier focused on enhancing workplace wellbeing and productivity through innovative products and services. It discusses modern workplace challenges, including misinformation around ergonomics, and emphasizes a holistic approach to wellbeing that integrates physical and mental health. The future is seen as collaborative, leveraging technology and emphasizing employee value, safety, and meaningful work environments.
How Technology and Ergonomics Work For and Against One Another - Guy Osmond
- 2. Who are we? The UK’s most knowledgeable supplier of innovative products and services to improve workplace wellbeing and productivity
- 3. Research Microsoft: Humans have shorter attention span than a goldfish Toronto, May 15, 2015 http://bit.ly/1UVSNwC
- 4. Ergonomics History Key issues Key product developments Key attitudes & approaches Last 20 years Today The Future?
- 7. Ergonomics Issues Ignorance & misinformation! Glare & reflection Radiation RSI WRULDs Back problems Office workers low priority Everyone reactive
- 8. Workplace Changes CRT to flat screen Laptops Multiple ‘ergonomic’ pointing devices Mini keyboards Chair design Adjustable height desks Space
- 9. Today’s Workplace The ‘workplace’ is not a physical location Smartphones & tablets Agile working Less space 4 generations Wellbeing
- 10. Ergonomics Issues Ignorance & misinformation! Everyone’s an expert (= has Google) Marketing trounces ergonomics Musculo-skeletal conditions Mental health Wellbeing Human Factors Majority still reactive
- 11. The Future is Holistic Wellbeing – physical & mental Greater co-operation between disciplines Physical ergonomics Acoustics Circadian lighting Biophilia
- 12. Future Products (now) Wearable technology Internet of Things Zigbee 3D Printing
- 13. ISO 27500:2016 The human-centred organization capitalize on individual differences as an organizational strength make usability & accessibility strategic business objectives adopt a total system approach ensure health, safety & wellbeing are business priorities value employees & create a meaningful work environment be open & trustworthy act in socially responsible ways. http://bit.ly/iso27500