When it comes to musculoskeletal discomfort, appropriate postures and equipment in the workplace are crucial to reducing the risk. However, even with the most suitable equipment and neutral supported postures, musculoskeletal discomfort and injury can, and likely will, occur if postures are maintained for too long. In this episode, I will describe what is meant...
June is celebrated as LGBTQIA+ Pride month in many countries (although my own local Drogheda Pride is taking place over the first weekend of August this year) and the aim is to promote and celebrate dignity, equality and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community. In this episode, I am going to summarise the findings of reports...
Putting the “S” in DSE, your screens are the focal point of your workstation. Given the amount of time spent focusing on the screen, it is so important that they are set up correctly for you, your tasks and your work environment. In this episode, I am going to walk you through ideal monitor positioning...
Everywhere you go you will see people on their phones. Most will have one thing in common. What is it? No, not the headphones or airpods – they are looking down! Improvements in portable technology have revolutionised how we communicate, work and relax but it can be at a cost. Upper back, neck and shoulder...
Pregnancy presents a unique health and safety challenge in the workplace. This is due, firstly, to the consideration that must be given to both the pregnant employee and the developing child and secondly, due to the unique and unpredictable nature of each pregnancy. During this podcast episode, I will discuss the following: What are the...
What is the best mouse to use at a DSE workstation? The answer is simple. The best mouse is the one that allows you to maintain an ideal upper limb posture, encourages a good mousing technique, reduces static and dynamic muscle loading while catering for your task requirements. Like I said, simple! While most of...
What is the best keyboard to use at a DSE workstation? The answer is simple. The best keyboard is the one that allows you to maintain an ideal typing posture, encourages a good typing technique, reduces static and dynamic muscle loading while catering for your task requirements. Like I said, simple! While most of us...
I have lost count of how many times I have been asked if Sit Stand Workstations live up to the hype or if they are worth the investment. In this episode I talk about the different types of sit stand workstations available and how to make sure you are using it correctly to increase mobility...
What are RSIs, how to reduce your risk of developing one & what to do if you think you have one! Repetitive Strain Injuries are one of the main causes of preventable workplace discomfort and absenteeism, but many people are not aware that they are at risk of developing one. In this episode, I outline...
What features should you be looking for when buying an office chair for use at the DSE workstation? It can be a minefield looking for a good DSE chair for yourself or your employees. So many chairs claim to be ergonomic either are not suitable for use by the most DSE users or do not...
