Myths are easily maintained when accompanied by symbols. The merging of symbol and myth creates a new truth, symbolic truth. Such truth is not real or true, but is made symbolically true. We see this all the time in the safety industry with simple constructs like the Swiss Cheese (Reason) or domino … [Read more...] about Posture Myths and Holistic Ergonomics
Ergonomics
Holistic Ergonomics
Orthodox ergonomics has a focus on objects and how humans interact with objects. The classic text for orthodox ergonomics is Fitting the Task to The Human by Kroemer and Grandjean. Orthodox ergonomics is framed by a STEM-only worldview and looks at humans as ‘factors’ in a system and understands … [Read more...] about Holistic Ergonomics
How a holistic ergonomic approach can develop resilience in Home Care workers
How a holistic ergonomic approach can develop resilience in Home Care workers Unit 6 Holistic Ergonomics Social Psychology of Risk Narelle Stoll August 2018 Traditional approaches in ergonomics tends to a focus on the individual and their response to the physical arrangements of their work … [Read more...] about How a holistic ergonomic approach can develop resilience in Home Care workers
Don’t Just Sit There–Do Something
Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something Although sitting seems to be a natural and comfortable thing to do, our bodies just aren't designed to do it as much as we do and we do it more these days than ever before. I’ve read a number of articles recently that alluded to sitting down being more hazardous … [Read more...] about Don’t Just Sit There–Do Something
