Special Projects
Custom Ergonomics Programs
Sometimes you don’t know the answer until you
identify the question. Working in conjunction with key
stakeholders, we’ll help you work through the
assessment process to determine the question and design
an ergonomics solution that addresses those needs.
Previous Special Projects include:
• Ergonomics for the Oil and Gas Industry
in Latin America
HealthWorks was asked to be part of a team working
on a CIDA-funded project looking at Occupational Health
and Safety needs in the oil and gas industry in Latin
America. We worked along with specialists in occupational
medicine, organizational stress, and health and safety.
This project culminated in a workshop delivered to representatives
from 13 APREL member countries in Rio de Janeiro, with
HealthWorks presenting the component on ergonomics.
• Office Lighting Study
“Among other work place ergonomics services,
Diane assisted us with a specific study. Immediately
after over 400 partners and staff were relocated into
new office space with very different personal workspace
set-ups, an in-depth study of task lighting was undertaken.
Based on Diane’s extensive research, on-site consultation,
individual reviews, testing, and product analysis, we
were provided with a very detailed summary of recommended
changes. Following the recommendations provided very
satisfactory results, rendering the study extremely
beneficial.”
Dianne Pallesen, CAM, Manager, Business Services,
Deloitte
• Lost Time Injury Analysis
On more than one occasion clients have requested an
analysis of their lost time injuries. HealthWorks has
provided comprehensive analyses and made recommendations
to address and reduce the risk factors for injury.
• Ergonomics Guiding Principles for
Libraries
In organizations where there is expansion via multiple
locations, instead of “re-inventing the wheel,”
it makes sense to develop sound ergonomics principles
for repeated use. HealthWorks was asked to develop ergonomics
guiding principles for a large public library, for the
non-public staff areas. Since this project, all new
branch libraries have had the majority of these principles
implemented in their design.
“Diane has completed a variety of projects for
the Calgary Public Library, including an analysis of
our occupational accidents and injuries and the development
of ergonomic guidelines and principles used in the design
of parts of new library facilities. In these projects
Diane has demonstrated an ability to understand and
respond to our needs, including detailed, practical,
and thorough recommendations.”
Ellen Humphrey, Assistant Director, Calgary Public
Library
• Armrest in police vehicles
HealthWorks was contracted to work on identifying ergonomics
needs and designing a right arm rest for the driver
in police vehicles. This project was implemented in
preparation for the installation of in-vehicle laptop
computers. Many variables were considered in the design.
HealthWorks’ consultants worked with various police
personnel and the engineer in the manufacturing plant,
who built the arm rest.
Contact us today
to discuss your special project.
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