I see this question crop up from time to time in blogs and LinkedIn postings. If you are thinking about ergonomics considerations, the first response is (as usual) "it depends". My next observation is that anyone responding by naming a specific product is either ...[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]

I see this question crop up from time to time in blogs and LinkedIn postings. If you are thinking about ergonomics considerations, the first response is (as usual) "it depends". My next observation is that anyone responding by naming a specific product is either ...<a href="http://guyosmond.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/what-is-the-best-office-chair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>

What's The Best Office Chair?

Earlier this month, I was in the Netherlands visiting some of our key partners. As always, there were some interesting conversations and I gained intriguing insights ...[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]

Earlier this month, I was in the Netherlands visiting some of our key partners. As always, there were some interesting conversations and I gained intriguing insights ...<a href="http://guyosmond.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/what-can-psychometrics-teach-us-about-sitting-behaviour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>

What Can Psychometrics Teach Us about Sitting Behaviour?

I have just returned from a week at a Health Spa and I have beenruminating about how much the rationale behind such establishments is movinginto …[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast].

I have just returned from a week at a Health Spa and I have been ruminating about how much the rationale behind such establishments is moving into …<a href="http://bit.ly/16JlvXK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>.

Health Spa Thinking in the Workplace

Am I the only English-speaking person in the sector botheredabout the frequent misuse of the word “ergonomic” by people who really shouldknow better? … [Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]

Am I the only English-speaking person in the sector bothered about the frequent misuse of the word “ergonomic” by people who really should know better? … <a href="http://bit.ly/ergo_rant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>

Ergonomic or Ergonomics?

It is 20 years since the Health &amp; Safety “Six Pack” was launched. As we enter the third decade of DSE assessments and management, I have been reflecting … [Click here to view the wholearticle on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast].

It is 20 years since the Health &amp; Safety “Six Pack” was launched. As we enter the third decade of DSE assessments and management, I have been reflecting … <a href="http://bit.ly/13FQw1M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>.

20 Years of Display Screen Equipment Assessments

It seems to me there are two ways of thinking about the funding of workplace ergonomics and it is essential to identify which of these two modes applies … [Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]

It seems to me there are two ways of thinking about the funding of workplace ergonomics and it is essential to identify which of these two modes applies … <a href="http://bit.ly/16oYTA1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>

Compliance or Investment? Arguing the Case for Ergonomics Projects

International interest in how much we sit is gaining high profile publicity. Whether we are using a computer, playing video games, driving the car or watching TV, it seems the cumulative effect...[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]

International interest in how much we sit is gaining high profile publicity. Whether we are using a computer, playing video games, driving the car or watching TV, it seems the cumulative effect... <a href="http://bit.ly/deskdebate1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>

Office workstations – sit, stand, walk, run?

The short answer, of course is “It depends”. The next “rule of thumb” (and incomplete) answer is “Probably up to 7 or 8 years for a chair that comes with a standard 5 year warranty and 12-15...[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]

The short answer, of course is “It depends”. The next “rule of thumb” (and incomplete) answer is “Probably up to 7 or 8 years for a chair that comes with a standard 5 year warranty and 12-15... <a href="http://bit.ly/11VwImQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>

How long should an office chair last?

Apple crumble &amp; custard. Morecambe &amp; Wise. Long walks &amp; the Lake District. Some combinations just work well together.  Other pairings may be worthy individually but less so when united ...[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]

Apple crumble &amp; custard. <a href="http://www.morecambeandwise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morecambe &amp; Wise</a>. Long walks &amp; the Lake District. Some combinations just work well together.  Other pairings may be worthy individually but less so when united ... <a href="http://guyosmond.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/active-desks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Click here to view the whole article on my blog page or use the player to listen to the podcast]</a>

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