We often hear about “Risk Assessments,” but what are they, actually? Why are they important? And why should they be completed independently? A Risk Assessment is a formal process that is used to identify hazards and risk factors that can have a negative impact on a business, operations, people and the environment. This can be…
When I first became an Ergonomist, people often confused “Ergonomics” with “Economics.” They are different terms, and different professions, but actually they are closely intertwined. In a nutshell, “Ergonomics” is “The Study of Work.” Some people have described it as “designing processes, tools, and tasks that are within people’s physical abilities and limitations.” Some say…
As 2020 begins, several communities in California have implemented.new laws that limit the number of square feet a housekeeper may clean during a shift. For properties in Santa Monica with fewer than 40 guest rooms, housekeepers are limited to cleaning 4,000 square feet of rooms/shift, and for properties with more than 40 guest rooms, housekeepers…
Spencer, the QP3 Ergo Lab, is all set for the holidays, but are you ready to start 2020 on the right paw with your Ergonomics and Safety efforts? Spencer knows that successful companies invest in external, independent ergonomics, safety and industrial hygiene services. Choosing the right team helps you to keep employees safe and productive,…
Spencer, the QP3 Ergo Lab™ reminds everyone that Fall is For PPE! Spencer knows that personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical when using any power tools, particularly chainsaws. He wears eye protection, hearing protection, and chaps, which protect from life-threatening injuries. Fall is also the time to plan for 2020 budget needs, so make sure…
Many times I run across companies that “don’t have the budget” for the Ergonomics or Safety Services that they need. Actually, if they do not have the budget for Ergonomics and Safety Services, they probably cannot afford NOT to invest in them. Why? If you are a hotel GM and a $6,000 investment in assessment…
Tim Pottorff will be speaking at Safety 2020 in Orlando, FL on June 25, 2020! My talk, “What’s Going On in the World of Ergonomics?” will focus on current issues and trends in the Science of Ergonomics. Make your plans today to attend this talk. You will be joining over 5,000 Occupational Safety & Health…
Join Tim Pottorff, Principal at QP3 ErgoSystems, for his talks on various aspects of Ergonomics at 2020 Conferences. Tim Pottorff is a Certified Industrial Ergonomist with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering, plus the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. He has worked in professional roles with companies such as United Parcel Service (internship),…
What is a PJD? A PJD is an acronym that stands for “Physical Job Description.” And having a PJD can help your company get new business! We know, because we have seen it first hand. Get new business. Earlier this year our Principal worked on an extensive project with a client to develop several dozen…
Do you operate or work in a hotel (or a hotel management company with properties) in California? Time is running out for your property(ies) to complete the required 2019 Hotel Housekeeper MIPP assessments and training. Cal/OSHA requires that every hotel and lodging establishment (including Inns and B&Bs) in California must conduct these assessments and training…