Guy Osmond provides an overview of posture-related product and technology developments over more than twenty years and discusses the way employers have approached their workplace ergonomics agendas. He outlines the dramatic changes to the workplace in recent years, the challenges these create and the effectiveness of modern ergonomics programmes in this evolving context. Finally, he gives a view on possible future developments and interventions, paying particular attention to agile working practices, handheld devices and wearable technology. This presentation was delivered by Guy Osmond of Osmond Ergonomics at Cardinus' Ergonomics Forum at the Churchill War Rooms in London, June 2016.

1. Guy Osmond
Managing Director
www.ergonomics.co.uk

2. Who are we?
The UK’s most knowledgeable
supplier of innovative products and
services to improve workplace
wellbeing and productivity

3. Research
Microsoft:
Humans have shorter attention span than a goldfish
Toronto, May 15, 2015
http://bit.ly/1UVSNwC

4. Ergonomics History
Key issues
Key product developments
Key attitudes & approaches
Last 20 years
Today
The Future?

5. Product History

6. Product History

7. Ergonomics Issues
Ignorance & misinformation!
Glare & reflection
Radiation
RSI
WRULDs
Back problems
Office workers low priority
Everyone reactive

8. Workplace Changes
CRT to flat screen
Laptops
Multiple ‘ergonomic’ pointing devices
Mini keyboards
Chair design
Adjustable height desks
Space

9. Today’s Workplace
The ‘workplace’ is not a physical location
Smartphones & tablets
Agile working
Less space
4 generations
Wellbeing

10. Ergonomics Issues
Ignorance & misinformation!
Everyone’s an expert (= has Google)
Marketing trounces ergonomics
Musculo-skeletal conditions
Mental health
Wellbeing
Human Factors
Majority still reactive

11. The Future is Holistic
Wellbeing – physical & mental
Greater co-operation between disciplines
Physical ergonomics
Acoustics
Circadian lighting
Biophilia

12. Future Products (now)
Wearable technology
Internet of Things
Zigbee
3D Printing

13. ISO 27500:2016
The human-centred organization
capitalize on individual differences as an organizational
strength
make usability & accessibility strategic business objectives
adopt a total system approach
ensure health, safety & wellbeing are business priorities
value employees & create a meaningful work environment
be open & trustworthy
act in socially responsible ways.
http://bit.ly/iso27500

14. Contact
Guy Osmond
guy.osmond@ergonomics.co.uk
07831 770777
0345 345 0898