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Ergonomically Speaking......

Niamh Pentony

Ergonomically Speaking...aims to provide jargon-free ergonomic advice to remedy the most common issues I come across in in my day job as an Ergonomics Consultant. Poor posture? Sore back? Tight shoulders? Headaches? I have you covered! Simple, practical tips and unbiased product recommendations to ensure you can work safely, efficiently and most importantly, without pain! But why a podcast!?? Because, if you are like me you will have a long list of saved articles and blog posts that you keep meaning to get to but can't find the time. I find podcasts such a great way of getting the information I need on the go or at the desk, so I thought "Why not!?"If there is an issue or topic you would like covered feel free to contact me and I will do my best to cover it Follow me on social media for regular tips and adviceInstagram - boyne_ergonomicsTwitter - niamh_pentonyLinkedIn - niamhpentony

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73 episodes

  1. Before You Buy the Equipment, Look at the Job 12:29
  2. Why Ergonomic Risk Doesn’t Stop at the Desk 8:40
  3. Before September Gets Busy: 5 Ergonomic Checks Every Employer Should Do This Summer 14:11
  4. 5 Signs Your DSE Process Is Quietly Drifting 11:25
  5. Compliant vs Suitable: Why the “Perfect” Office Chair Isn’t Always the Right One 12:42
  6. When Compliance Isn’t Enough: Rethinking DSE in a Hybrid World 11:33
  7. When DSE Demand Increases: Why Reactive Models Stop Working 15:46
  8. Reactive vs Proactive DSE Management in Hybrid & Remote Organisations 12:50
  9. The 2026 Ergonomics Forecast: What Employers Need to Prepare For 13:21
  10. Easy Ergonomic Gifts That’ll Keep on Giving (Long After Christmas) 22:40
  11. Small Tweaks, Big Results: Why I Created the Desk Smart Online Course 17:44
  12. The 10-Minute Desk Reset: Quick Fixes That Actually Work 13:52
  13. Work From Anywhere (Without Wrecking Your Back!) 9:52
  14. Supporting Employees with Pre-Existing Musculoskeletal & Medical Conditions 12:57
  15. 10 Everyday Habits that Sabotage Your Ergonomic Set Up (and How to Fix Them!) 13:30
  16. Ergonomics for Solopreneurs – Protect Your Best Asset 15:53
  17. Picking A Good Office Chair 14:46
  18. Set Up Your Monitors to Reduce Discomfort & Eye Strain 20:27
  19. 5 Tips to Help You Remember to Use Your Sit Stand Workstation 12:01
  20. How Your Business Can Benefit from Ergonomics 16:09
  21. Debunking Ergo Myths! 15:42
  22. Boost Your Computer Workstation For Health and Productivity 20:43
  23. New Year, Better Posture! 26:47
  24. The Role of Ergonomics in Boosting Productivity 42:19
  25. Winter-Proof Your Home Workstation for Comfort and Productivity 19:07
  26. Reducing the Negative Impact of Virtual Meetings 26:06
  27. Have a Happy, and Ergonomic, Summer Holiday!! 19:19
  28. Considerations if Thinking of Changing to a Sit Stand Workstation 22:19
  29. Managing DSE Associated Risks in Pregnant Users 28:21
  30. Workplace Health Considerations for Women 15:25
  31. Wrist Rests – Ergo Friend or Foe!? 16:59
  32. Smart Use of Your Smartphone 23:51
  33. Promoting Safe Ergonomic Practices in the Laboratory 17:37
  34. Let Go of the Laptop in 2024 29:13
  35. Enhancing Retail Success through Ergonomics 26:19
  36. What Came First, The Stress or the Pain!? 23:07
  37. Workplace Health and Safety for the Aging Workforce 21:03
  38. Why Improving Your Typing Technique Could Be Key To Reducing Musculoskeletal Discomfort 15:13
  39. Managing a Successful Hot Desking Workplace 23:17
  40. Active Seating - A Better Alternative to the Office Chair? 16:01
  41. Workplace Considerations for Employees with Epilepsy 11:13
  42. Your New Year Home Workstation Audit! 17:20
  43. Back to Basics - The Ideal DSE Posture To Reduce Discomfort 25:21
  44. Reducing The Negative Impact of Video Meetings 15:00
  45. Reducing Elbow, Wrist and Hand Discomfort At The Workstation 17:58
  46. Ergonomic Advice to Keep Your Christmas Merry & Bright! 14:53
  47. Reducing Upper Back, Shoulder and Neck Discomfort At The Workstation 18:18
  48. Reducing Low Back and Leg Discomfort At The Workstation 26:10
  49. Optimising Your Home Workstation Lighting 16:43
  50. Managing The Transition to Menopause in the Workplace 18:15