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ERGONOMICS & HUMAN FACTORS INSIGHTS & EXPERTISE FROM A CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL

Practical workplace Ergonomics & Human Factors advice. Our latest content explores critical workplace challenges including manual handling risk reduction, retail environment optimisation and the human factors considerations in digital transformation. We provide practical insights for creating safer, more efficient workplaces across Northern Ireland's, UK and Ireland’s diverse business landscape.

Integrating Ergonomics into Lean Manufacturing: The Overlooked Opportunity

November 19, 2025

Lean and Ergonomics solve the same problems but rarely work together. This disconnect is a missed opportunity. Ergonomic injuries are waste. Integrating Ergonomics into lean practices from the start creates better solutions, avoids costly retrofits and improves both productivity and worker wellbeing.

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In Ergonomics Insights, Manufacturing Ergonomics, Proactive Ergonomics, Workplace Assessments, Workplace Health, Lean Ergonomics Tags Lean Ergonomics, Ergonomics Efficiencies
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The Hidden Health Risks Facing Retail Workers: From Carpal Tunnel to Cold Exposure

October 30, 2025

Retail workers face unique health risks from repetitive scanning to cold exposure. This comprehensive guide identifies specific musculoskeletal disorders retail employees develop and provides evidence-based prevention strategies.

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In Retail Ergonomics, MSD's, Workplace Assessments, Workplace Health, Manual Handling Tags Retail Ergonomics, MSDs, MSD Prevention, Musculoskeletal Disorders

Work-Related MSDs: The Hidden Cost Your Business Can't Ignore

October 23, 2025

543,000 workers suffering from MSDs. 7.8 million working days lost. Discover why work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the hidden cost your business can't ignore and how Ergonomics expertise can prevent them.

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In MSD's, Workplace Assessments, Workplace Health Tags MSD Prevention, MSDs
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DSE Assessments in Northern Ireland: Your Complete Guide

October 16, 2025

Discover why DSE assessments are essential for Belfast and Northern Ireland workplaces, when they're legally required and how professional ergonomic assessment protects your team from workplace injuries.

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In Workplace Assessments Tags DSE Assessment, DSE Belfast, DSE Northern Ireland, Display Screen Equipment, Office Ergonomics, Remote Working

Digital Ergonomic Solutions, for Belfast, Antrim, Ballymena, Craigavon, Lisburn, Newry & across Northern Ireland & UK

September 8, 2025

Discover how AI-powered digital ergonomic solutions are transforming workplace safety in Northern Ireland. Traditional ergonomic assessments are time-intensive and reactive, but new technology delivers instant, objective analysis using smartphone video capture with 90%+ accuracy. Generate complete HSE reports (MAC, RAPP, ART) in seconds, identify risk patterns before injuries occur, and gain strategic insights across your organisation. Ergo & Wellbeing combines cutting-edge AI technology with local consultancy expertise to help Northern Ireland businesses reduce musculoskeletal disorder costs, enhance employee wellbeing, and lead in workplace safety innovation.

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Integrating Ergonomics into Lean Manufacturing: The Overlooked Opportunity
Nov 19, 2025
Integrating Ergonomics into Lean Manufacturing: The Overlooked Opportunity
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Proactive Ergonomics in Manufacturing: Why Design-Stage Integration Matters
Nov 4, 2025
Proactive Ergonomics in Manufacturing: Why Design-Stage Integration Matters
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
The Hidden Health Risks Facing Retail Workers: From Carpal Tunnel to Cold Exposure
Oct 30, 2025
The Hidden Health Risks Facing Retail Workers: From Carpal Tunnel to Cold Exposure
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Investing in Retail Ergonomics Isn't Just Ethical, It Makes Commercial Sense
Oct 30, 2025
Investing in Retail Ergonomics Isn't Just Ethical, It Makes Commercial Sense
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Manual Handling Training Requirements Northern Ireland: What Employers Must Know
Oct 28, 2025
Manual Handling Training Requirements Northern Ireland: What Employers Must Know
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
Work-Related MSDs: The Hidden Cost Your Business Can't Ignore
Oct 23, 2025
Work-Related MSDs: The Hidden Cost Your Business Can't Ignore
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
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Oct 23, 2025
What Does C.ErgHF Mean? Your Guide to Chartered Ergonomists in the UK
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Manual Handling Guidance: Essential Workplace Safety Principles
Oct 21, 2025
Manual Handling Guidance: Essential Workplace Safety Principles
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
DSE Assessments in Northern Ireland: Your Complete Guide
Oct 16, 2025
DSE Assessments in Northern Ireland: Your Complete Guide
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
Work-related MSDs are the hidden cost your business can't ignore
Oct 3, 2025
Work-related MSDs are the hidden cost your business can't ignore
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025
The Business Case for Ergonomics and Human Factors
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
Expert Manual Handling Training by Chartered Ergonomist
Sep 8, 2025
Expert Manual Handling Training by Chartered Ergonomist
Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
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Sep 8, 2025
Digital Ergonomic Solutions, for Belfast, Antrim, Ballymena, Craigavon, Lisburn, Newry & across Northern Ireland & UK
Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
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May 15, 2022
The Synergy between Future Aviation & Human Factors
May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022
The Synergy between Cybersecurity and Human Factors
May 15, 2022
The Synergy between Cybersecurity and Human Factors
May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022
Ergonomics Infographics Series  - Manufacturing & Production Ergonomics
Feb 9, 2022
Ergonomics Infographics Series - Manufacturing & Production Ergonomics
Feb 9, 2022
Feb 9, 2022
Biophilic Design - Human Connection with Nature
Dec 1, 2021
Biophilic Design - Human Connection with Nature
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
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Feb 17, 2021
Holistic design and the need to reconnect with nature for well-being to be the main features for built environment design in 2021
Feb 17, 2021
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Feb 17, 2021
Green walls, living walls...creative & stylish biophilic design
Feb 17, 2021
Feb 17, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Green roofs
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Smart & Healthy - The EDGE Olympic Building - a shining example
Feb 16, 2021
Smart & Healthy - The EDGE Olympic Building - a shining example
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
An holistic design approach for healthy buildings
Feb 16, 2021
An holistic design approach for healthy buildings
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Future Workplace strategies and trends
Feb 16, 2021
Future Workplace strategies and trends
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
Ergo & Wellbeing has a Fitwel Ambassador
Feb 7, 2021
Ergo & Wellbeing has a Fitwel Ambassador
Feb 7, 2021
Feb 7, 2021
PART 2 - Changing times - working from home - ergonomic advice for both employers and employees
Nov 16, 2020
PART 2 - Changing times - working from home - ergonomic advice for both employers and employees
Nov 16, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
WFH - The Dutch Experience - what can the Dutch teach the world about working from home?
Nov 3, 2020
WFH - The Dutch Experience - what can the Dutch teach the world about working from home?
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
Changing times - home working in 2020 - ergonomic advice for employers and employees
Oct 27, 2020
Changing times - home working in 2020 - ergonomic advice for employers and employees
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
Creating a healthier, safer and happier workplace  - the benefits of ergonomics explained
Oct 15, 2020
Creating a healthier, safer and happier workplace - the benefits of ergonomics explained
Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020

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