27 September, 2023
Innovations in information technology have triggered a new era of automation, central supervisory control, and more reliable processes. With the increasing demand for safer, more efficient, and reliable environments, control rooms have emerged as crucial hubs. They are responsible for monitoring, supervising, and controlling complex systems across various industries such as process manufacturing, transportation, security,…
04 March, 2021
The design of a control room can have a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of operations. Control rooms are a critical central facility that typically involves the management of high-risk and/or complex plants, processes, and systems. Control room operators play a vital role in ensuring these facilities are monitored and maintained efficiently. Therefore,…
06 November, 2020
Five-pronged approach to safely integrating staff back onsite post-COVID lockdowns, centred around practical workplace modifications. No matter where your employees work – be it in a warehouse, a building site or an office – the future physical work environment will look considerably different to what we left behind when lockdowns began. Businesses everywhere must now…
18 August, 2020
With millions of Australians now working from home – and many possibly permanently after the peak of COVID-19 – there is a considerable risk of people experiencing discomfort and developing musculoskeletal disorders due to poorly set up home workspaces and a lack of movement. While passing soreness, discomfort, and even brief pain from working at…
06 August, 2020
Virtual meetings have become a lifeline during COVID-19 and an essential tool for connecting with other humans besides the people living in your household. Whether you are using Zoom, Microsoft Teams or one of the many virtual meeting platforms to connect with your work teams, it is important that your meetings continue to deliver the…
08 July, 2020
Expert opinion and safety and ergonomics consultancy during COVID-19 During this extraordinary time, the Dohrmann Consulting team are still well resourced to help you with your safety and ergonomics requirements, including expert opinions for personal injury matters. The safety of our staff and clients are paramount and we have taken all appropriate measures to ensure…
10 October, 2018
Download the 6 tips. Pop on your walking boots and get out your pens. This guideline will help you identify some obvious, and some less obvious, ergonomic hazards in your workplace – potentially saving your workers and you much heartache. Simply print out these practical tips and take a walk around. With the tips in…
29 August, 2017
Are you considering the Green Star Ergonomics credit for your workplace or Green Star design? Green Star is Australia’s mark of quality for the design, construction and operations for sustainable buildings, fitouts and communities. Attaining the Green Star Certification is a demonstration of Corporate Social Responsibility and creates healthier, more productive workplaces. Lower operating…
10 July, 2017
Recently our Managing Director, Ted Dohrmann, spoke with the folks over at Manufacturer’s Monthly about why ergonomics is so important in the workplace. Even if you don’t work in a manufacturing/industrial setting, safety in the workplace is a priority for us all, and the article has some great tips on how to get it right….
03 April, 2017
Contemporary lifestyle habits commonly find us looking down for large portions of the day – whether it be reading the paper, using apps on our phones, writing notes, referring to notes whilst typing, or even falling asleep on the train (even if there is a comfortable shoulder or not-so-comfortable window to lean on). Prolonged periods…