When people hear the word ergonomics, they often think of office chairs, monitor heights and DSE assessments. But ergonomics doesn’t begin and end at the desk. In this episode, I explore why ergonomic risk exists anywhere people work—from warehouses and production lines to delivery vehicles, laboratories, reception desks and home...

Episode Summary Summer is often seen as a quieter time in the workplace—but from an ergonomics perspective, it can also be one of the most valuable opportunities of the year. In this episode of Ergonomically Speaking, I discuss five practical ergonomic checks that employers can carry out before September arrives....

When organisations think about DSE risk, the focus often lands on obvious issues — discomfort reports, poor workstation setups or equipment requests. But what happens when the bigger risk isn’t the workstation itself… but the process behind it? In this episode of Ergonomically Speaking…, Niamh explores how DSE systems rarely...

What if the “perfect” office chair… isn’t actually right for you? In this episode of Ergonomically Speaking, I unpack one of the most common — and most misunderstood — issues I see during DSE assessments: the difference between compliance and suitability. Because here’s the reality: A chair can tick every...

A recent court case in Italy has raised an important question for employers everywhere. An employee was injured while working from home, not due to faulty equipment, but during a normal work task. Initially, her claim was denied because the incident occurred at home. The court disagreed and ruled the...