How to Make the Most Out of Your Height Adjustable Console
Originally published at EvansOnline.com Written by Megan Lewis Congratulations on your height adjustable console! Welcome to the beautiful world of ergonomics, a.k.a. The world with too much information. Change is always hard, especially in dispatch communication centers; you’re used to your keyboard, mouse, console, and tchotchkes the way you like it. I get it! Take a deep breath and enjoy this tour through your new workstation as we have done the work for you; here is an easy step by step guide to making the most out of your new ride! 1. Transition - A common mistake people make is standing [...]
The Important Facts of Ergonomics
The Important Facts of Ergonomics Originally published at EvansOnline.com Written by Janine Crowe
Sit-Stand: The Console Trend with Healthy Benefits
Sit-Stand: The Console Trend with Healthy Benefits Originally published at Evansonline.com Written by Jeff Fariholm, Evans Consoles The trend of sit-stand consoles has been around for a few years now. With growing evidence to its benefits, it’s not hard to see why they are becoming increasingly popular in control rooms around the world. To summarize: sit-stand consoles allow operators to adjust the height to their preference for sitting or standing positions while they work. In some industries, the sit-stand functionality is still relatively new. Over the years, its technology has improved making it more desirable by operators, supervisors, and those [...]
Why Lighting Matter to Your Operators
Why Lighting Matters to Your Operators Originally Published at EvansOnline.com Written by Jan Lopez
Creature Comforts: What Your Employees Want
Creature Comforts: What Your Employees Want Originally Published at Evansonline.com Written by Jan Lopez, Evans Consoles There is a lot to consider when you are planning a control room. There are many components that come together to make a successful operation. Not only are there elements that go into designing the room, but the technological aspect is also a huge piece of the puzzle as well. With all the focus on design and technology, it is no wonder that sometimes the people who work in the center can be overlooked. The operator is the most important asset to any control room. [...]
Bringing Control Operations Centers to Their Fullest Potential
Bringing Control Operations Centers to Their Fullest Potential Originally Published at Evansonline.com Written by Jurgen Preiss, Evans Consoles Control room “operation center” supervisors, managers, and directors are always looking for different ways to run their operation centers at its fullest potential. Top 3 of the targets generally tend to be cost reduction, increase in quality, and time reduction to meet goals. Leadership teams consistently have these objectives top of mind when running their day-to-day operations and when designing or retrofitting their control rooms with new consoles and equipment. There are 3 umbrella directions in which leadership can take to meet [...]