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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 23 MIN

Root Cause Analysis: The Key to Confident Ergonomic Recommendations (Part 1 of 3)

from The Business of Ergonomics Podcast · host Darcie Jaremey

In this episode, Darcie breaks down the foundation of every effective office ergonomics assessment: root cause analysis. She shares why jumping straight to solutions leads to costly mistakes, how the “Five Whys” technique uncovers what’s really driving discomfort, and why engineering controls beat posture reminders every time.You’ll hear real examples from 20 years of assessments, the common traps new ergonomists fall into, and how understanding root causes makes choosing the right mouse, keyboard, or chair almost effortless.This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on confidently selecting ergonomic equipment—and includes access to brand-new comparison tables for keyboards, mice, and chairs.Get the Ergonomic Equipment Guide. See how ergonomic task chairs, keyboards, and mice stack up against each other with a variety of ergonomic parameters. If you either WANT TO or are ALREADY doing office ergonomics assessments, you need this. Get started here: https://www.ergonomicshelp.com/free-training If you're a healthcare professional and this episode got your wheels turning about office ergonomics - good. I've got free resources to help you take the next step at ergonomicshelp.com/resources. 

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In this episode, Darcie breaks down the foundation of every effective office ergonomics assessment: root cause analysis. She shares why jumping straight to solutions leads to costly mistakes, how the “Five Whys” technique uncovers what’s really driving discomfort, and why engineering controls beat posture reminders every time. You’ll hear real examples from 20 years of assessments, the common traps new ergonomists fall into, and how understanding root causes makes choosing the right mouse, ke...

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