Ideally, the remote research project should align with the workplace expectations of a novice practitioner of ergonomics. Some of our past research projects included:

·        identifying workplace hazards to help the company prioritise their ergo assessments and resources

·        comparing work demands or methods before and after job modifications (e.g. lift

assists, layouts, tools, or equipment)

·        conducting product comparisons (ergo assessment software, tools, equipment, keyboards, mice, sit/stand desks, carts, insoles, exoskeletons, smart-beds, etc.)

·        assessing employees’ level of ergonomics awareness or training

·        exploring employees’ reception to a workplace stretching program

·        investigating staff challenges in enforcing safe handling activities and policies

·        evaluating if the recent implementation of a job rotation scheme achieved the desired effect of reducing strain/sprain injuries

·        investigating the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on office ergonomics and well-being of employees

·        collecting feedback on current standard ergo chairs and their employees’ level of knowledge on their adjustment features and comfort

·        assessing the success of a pilot MSD Prevention training program and providing guidance if the program should be expanded across the organization

·        evaluating if recent ergo interventions improve employee morale and show a reduction in workplace injuries

Research projects, that we may be interested in, are not limited to the above examples. However, emphasis will be placed on the students to work with your company to design the research protocol, develop an online survey, analyze the responses (statistical analysis), present the results back to your organization in the form of both a scientific paper and a formal presentation, all the while meeting both course and company deadlines within this fall’s school term.