https://linkergonomics.co.uk Link Ergonomics Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:33:10 +0000 https://linkergonomics.co.uk en https://linkergonomics.co.uk/Who-We-Are Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:33:10 +0000 Link Ergonomics https://linkergonomics.co.uk/Who-We-Are Who We Are Link Ergonomics was established by Dr Céline McKeown who is personally involved in all aspects of the work offered by Link Ergonomics. She is a Chartered Member and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors in the UK, a Fellow of the Irish Ergonomics Society, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Psychologist, a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and is registered as a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner.Link Ergonomics is a registered Consultancy with the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors. Practical Ergonomics Information <img width="350" height="457" width_o="350" height_o="457" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75ff93cc2987516bb6516ff2b2637cbbcd2882bb8d91e7d6eaca17d77ac4f6a3/ErgoInAction.jpg" data-mid="99992019" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/350/i/75ff93cc2987516bb6516ff2b2637cbbcd2882bb8d91e7d6eaca17d77ac4f6a3/ErgoInAction.jpg" /> Ergonomics in action A practical guide for the workplace Dr Céline McKeown ︎ ︎ <img width="888" height="1400" width_o="888" height_o="1400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/058fb84cda6709b40a7204bc3fa07975a9a19e907401c8cc3de2196e8949c3a3/OfficeErgo.jpg" data-mid="99992020" border="0" data-scale="83" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/888/i/058fb84cda6709b40a7204bc3fa07975a9a19e907401c8cc3de2196e8949c3a3/OfficeErgo.jpg" /> Office Ergonomics and Human Factors Practical Applications Dr Céline McKeown ︎ ︎ https://linkergonomics.co.uk/What-We-Do Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:33:09 +0000 Link Ergonomics https://linkergonomics.co.uk/What-We-Do What We Do Consultancy We work directly with commerce and industry and can provide advice on the suitability of workstation and equipment designs along with recommendations for improvements. We can provide design specifications and guidance when new workstations and work areas are being planned and point to more appropriate 'fit-for-purpose' designs. We specialise in investigating the causes of employee ill-health, either involving groups of employees or on a one-to-one basis and outlining a plan for improvement. We can also provide advice relating to accommodating ill-health and disability in the workplace. We also assist with product design from the development of design specifications through to organising and managing user trials. Our advice includes reference to current industry standards as well as applicable Regulations, Standards, Guidance and ACOPs. Expert witness work We can prepare reports in respect of personal injury claims and specialise in cases relating to upper and lower limb disorders, manual handling injuries and back injuries. We have also been involved in criminal cases and cases involving fatalities. We accept instructions on behalf of the Claimant, Defendant or on a joint basis. We have experience of attending Court in the UK and Ireland to give evidence in person and remotely. Training We offer a range of courses that we deliver at the client’s own site. We currently provide a two day “Introduction to Ergonomics” course, a one day “Ergonomics in Design” course and a five day “Ergonomics” course. The courses should benefit a range of individuals such as engineers, architects, designers, planners, health and safety managers, occupational health staff, etc, and anyone who has responsibility for developing and managing their own workplaces. We also offer “Manual Handling Instructors and Assessors” courses, “Practical Manual Handling Skills” courses for employees within all types of working environments and “Display Screen Equipment Assessor” courses. https://linkergonomics.co.uk/Places-We-Work Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:33:08 +0000 Link Ergonomics https://linkergonomics.co.uk/Places-We-Work Places We Work We work in offices, abattoirs, underground tunnels, warehouses, foundries, hospitals, schools, car production, aeroplane manufacturing, fields and farms, glass and pottery facilities, food and drug production, white goods production, general assembly plants, banks, building societies, construction materials manufacturing and suppliers, domestic and clinical waste collection/disposal and sewing machine factories amongst others. We can also apply our expertise to the insides and outsides of most forms of transport. In fact, Ergonomics can be applied to any environment where a person works.