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Eyeglasses – On what do we focus, in the world around us? (Part 1:)
I recently bought a new pair of eyeglasses, and found in this an area for focus and significant impact in our lives. Many of us spend considerable time and angst choosing eyeglass frames, as this frame will become part of how we are seen by others. We may ask: “Are these a good fit in…
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To share or not to share, that is the question.
As an ergonomist my work often put me in a position where others were relying on me to point out opportunities or omissions that, if addressed, could make a job or system safer or more effective. As a younger man, new to this work, at times I held back my observations, not wanting to offend…
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My time to write has arrived
I have tended to be silent and listen to others, most of my life. Except when invited to share, I rarely insert myself into group conversations to tell stories as it seems most (many) folks like to do. As an introvert, group conversations have not been my place to shine. Yet, I often have perspectives…
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Ways ergonomics and human factors can contribute to sustainability. (Let’s crowd source a list!)
Ergonomics is generally applied to help optimize an operation from both the human sustainability and human performance perspectives. The human performance focus often yields operations efficiencies in ways…
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Ergonomics and Sustainability: How can we make a difference?
We ergonomists can make a difference in sustainability** focused efforts by doing what we already know how to do. Day in and day out we apply our ergonomics…