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Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing eBulletin: January 2026

Ben Brett|14/01/2026

This article was originally emailed as issue 194 of our monthly eBulletin at 11:30 on 14/01/2026. You can register here to receive them monthly.

Happy New Year!

I am always amused by the concept of New Year Resolutions. I suppose that the start of a year is as good a time as any to reflect and set goals, but is it any better than September 1st, your birthday, or Midsummer’s Day?

In business, your financial year may align with the calendar year; therefore, your budgets and objectives may logically start from January 1st. However, individually, the evidence about broken resolutions does little to promote the validity of this concept. Indeed, ‘evidence’ suggests that either 57% or 80% of New Year Resolutions have been broken by March 1st, or 80% by mid-February, depending on which random AI tool you choose to interrogate.

In business, my intent has always been one of continuous improvement, enhancing and strengthening our offering as opportunities arise, with a clear focus on client needs and excellent Customer Service.

AOP

I am pleased to see growing interest in our Accelerated Outcome Process, especially from the Occupational Health sector. Whilst we support every effort to rebuild the Access to Work programme, government plans and resources indicate little scope for returning to the programme as it once was. AOP is a prompt and effective commercial alternative.

National Events

It’s still a little early in the year for the conference and exhibition season but the first in-person event I shall be attending in 2026 is the Workspace Design Show on February 25-26. You can also find one of the best international event calendars on the Workplace Insights page.

Ergonomics in Practice

As growing numbers of employers refresh or revisit their DSE obligations, our Floor Walk service is proving to be a light-touch reintroduction and reminder of the fundamental ergonomics considerations that every computer user should be thinking about. The Ergonomics in Practice Floor Walk can be aligned to your key messages and other elements of your DSE programme.

Chair Offer Extended

Following the success of this deal before Christmas, we have extended it until the end of January. If you don’t have a four-figure budget for your home office, Prompt Too is a new product that provides optimum performance, quality & value. For a healthy subscriber discount, click here and use code PMPT15%TOO at checkout.

 

Ergonomics Live: How a Floor Walk Delivered Immediate Impact

The Challenge

A technical team operates in a highly controlled indoor environment, undertaking a combination of intensive screen work and physical tasks involving delicate materials.

Despite having adjustable desks, ergonomic seating, regular DSE assessments and manual handling training, management wanted an independent review to ensure that workstation setups and working habits had not drifted over time.

Our Approach

Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing delivered a half-day Ergonomics in Practice Floor Walk, combining:

  • A practical workshop on posture, fatigue and workstation setup
  • One-to-one workstation reviews carried out in the live working environment

Advice was tailored to the team’s specialist equipment, space limitations and physical demands.

The Impact

Out of 14 staff, approximately 50% of workstations were adjusted on the day.

These small but critical changes, including chair height, screen position, and input device placement, immediately reduced strain and improved comfort. The session also refreshed awareness of good working habits, helping prevent the slow return of poor posture that leads to musculoskeletal issues.

Client Feedback

“The session was perfectly pitched for the team. The preparation beforehand made it highly relevant, which is why the team were so engaged.”

Why This Matters

Even in well-managed workplaces, ergonomic drift is common. A simple floor walk delivers quick, measurable improvements that protect wellbeing, reduce injury risk, and boost productivity.

As many services move towards virtual delivery for speed and convenience, this case also highlights the enduring value of being physically present in the working environment. Observing people at work and providing live, individualised feedback allows for nuanced, practical adjustments that simply cannot be replicated remotely.

That’s what makes our floor walking service so valuable and impactful for both individuals and organisations.