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Topics: Ergonomics, Healthcare, Pricing, Xybix vs. Competitors
Like all of us struggling through pandemic, I’ve done my share of doom scrolling and Netflix bingeing on top of being glued to a computer screen all day. By 4 p.m. every day, my eyes have had it. Digital Eye Strain sets in with tears, light sensitivity, double vision and a slight headache. I feel tired, uninspired and prone to making mistakes.
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Fun & Morale
You know the 80/20 Rule? You wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time. You see 20% of your friends 80% of the time. You use 20% of the tools at your disposal 80% of the time.
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Topics: Ergonomics, Accessories, Features, Brief Overview
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4 Reasons Your Utility Operations Center Needs Height-Adjustable Consoles
Posted by Ken Carson on Nov 18, 2020 7:40:53 AM
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Features, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
When Your New Toolbelt is a Desk: Coming in from the Field with Leg Clearance & Posture
Posted by Ken Carson on Oct 15, 2020 12:46:43 PM
Out in the field, in extreme temperatures, at risk every day, you dream of a cushy desk job. But you’ve seen Office Space, right? Are you just trading in your toolbelt for a TPS report?
It doesn’t have to be that way. When you make the transition from the field to a utility control center or dispatch center, your office and desk can be just as comfortable as your coveralls, turnout gear or climbing gear. Read on for 6 tips from people who’ve successfully made the switch!
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Features, Healthcare, Pricing, Dispatch, Utilities, Transportation, & Casinos, Fun & Morale
Ergonomic Design: Protecting Your Lower Body with Leg Clearance & Posture
Posted by Ken Carson on Oct 7, 2020 7:35:15 AM
“We have clearance, Clarence.”
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Design, Features, Detailed Overview
Ergonomic Design: Protecting Your Shoulders & Wrists
Posted by Ken Carson on Sep 25, 2020 8:47:39 AM
If you could make a few easy changes in your life that would prevent long-term harm, would you? Of course, you think. But if that were the case, diets, bankruptcies, and computer (and maybe non-computer) viruses would be a thing of the past. But we Americans like to let things go and then look for a quick fix.
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Design, Features, Detailed Overview, Pre-Planning
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Ergonomic Design: Protecting Your Eyes, Neck, & Shoulders
Posted by Ken Carson on Aug 21, 2020 7:51:52 AM
Last weekend, I traveled to California for a wedding and drove a rental car. The whole time I was there, I couldn’t quite get the seat and headrest adjusted comfortably—at least not while still seeing out the window to drive. I ended up sitting through the wedding with a crick in my neck, pining for the memory seats in my car.
This served as a stark reminder of the importance of ergonomics. Our work environments need to be designed for the human factor to prevent injury, decrease muscle fatigue and increase productivity. Good design can do everything from preventing repetitive stress injuries and eye strain to solving trip hazards and keeping employees alert and engaged.
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Design, Features, Healthcare, Detailed Overview
