Ergo Tip of the Month

September 2005

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Did you know that October is National Ergonomics Month? Are you planning any events?

On October 13th 2003 National Ergonomics Month (NEM) was officially launched. Human Factors professionals have long been involved in creating products, processes, and systems that are both safer and more efficient. Implementation of good human factors design has resulted in saving lives, lowering injury rates, and reducing costs associated with inefficient work. The

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is asking Human Factors professionals to use the month of October to increase the awareness among consumers, manufacturers, government, business leaders, and students about the value of the field of human factors and ergonomics.

As Human Factors Professionals, October is a great month to kick off ergonomics initiatives within your own organizations. This would be an ideal

time to start those projects you have planned throughout the year to help create ergonomics awareness and promote an ergonomics culture. Here are some ideas to help start initiatives within your organization and your community:

  • Host a speaker from an outside organization that can come in and give a presentation on ergonomics.
  • Develop ergonomics themed games and quizzes (crossword or word finds) that can be used to educate. Be sure to provide plenty of motivation with some nice prizes!
  • Prepare a 20 minute presentation and offer to give one-on-one or group training on topics that would help people more easily go about their daily life (office ergonomics, increasing web site usability, designing labels and warnings).
  • Hold a contest to see which group can come up with the best ergonomic improvement.
  • Find an article in your local paper with an ergonomics theme and share it with your co-workers.
  • Volunteer at a local school or civic group to give a talk on ergonomics.
  • Call a member of the local media and get them to write a story about ergonomics.
  • Write an article with tips and case studies for your company newsletter, or submit the article to a local newspaper.
  • Create some eye-catching, informative posters about ergonomics and distribute them throughout your company or to local businesses.
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    Click here to download Sandalwood’s free “October is National Ergonomics Month” Poster that contains workstation and home ergonomics tips!

    For additional information you may also visit the NEM website at http://hfesnem.org. There are some great prepared presentations as well as some additional resources.

    Good Luck with all of your National Ergonomics Month activities!

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