
Winter 2008
Educating Our Clients For Over 28 Years

Consoles and Control Rooms 101

Could your current workstation (or console) be more ergo friendly?

As you read this, think about how comfortable you really are for just a second. Maybe your eyes are a little tired? Maybe your neck is stiff or even sore? Feeling a little chilly or too warm? Or maybe your leg just fell asleep from sitting for so long? There is a better way.

There are some very ergo-friendly options available for workstations and consoles that can make you more comfortable and also more productive. 5 ‘cool’ ergonomic options that are often used in critical environments - where user comfort and alertness are the highest priority - but can also benefit YOU at work are…[read more]

Product Fundamentals 201

Slat Wall – looking to clear the clutter and be more productive at work?

Look at your desk surface right now as you read this. Is it neat and tidy and free of clutter? Likely not. If you are like most busy people, you likely have papers, folders and assorted inboxes and shelves taking up a good portion of your usable workspace. Not usually a big concern in an office environment, but it can be disastrous in a mission critical control room environment where seconds count.

Slat Wall is an invaluable functional option for any console operator station. Why? 5 key benefits to you are…[read more]

Ergonomic Tips – Advanced 301

Could your work lighting be affecting your health and perfomance?

When considering proper work ergonomics, workstations, chairs & accessories are always front and center, but what factor do we too-often overlook? Lighting. Some health-related symptoms directly attributable to poor lighting at work include headaches, indigestion, nausea, blurred or double vision, flickering sensations, itching and burning eyes, tension, and vision fatigue.

If you think your lighting may be causing problems for you, some quick checks and simple solutions you can do are… [read more]

Intro to a Healthy Workplace 401

Feeling sluggish at work? Changing your work eating habits can help

Do you find yourself losing focus mid morning once the coffee wears off? Or feel very lethargic mid-afternoon? Or are you working the midnight shift in a mission critical environment where you find it difficult to stay alert? Chances are your daily diet is a key cause.

6 SIMPLE EATING TIPS you can start trying at work that will make a BIG difference in your focus & energy levels are…[read more]

Planned Events / Field Trips

We are always on the road to showcase our products and look forward to meeting you at one of the following events:

Mar 2008

11-13	ATC Global Amsterdam, NL
31-02	NATCA O’Hare Chicago, IL

Apr 2008

7-10	Yokogawa Tech Fair Houston, TX
9-10	CANSEC Ottawa, ON
22-24	GSA Expo Anaheim, CA
28-30	APCO Texas Galveston, TX
29-1	DCGS 2008 Washington, DC

May 2008

5-8	OTC 2008 Houston, TX

Did You Know?

Did you know Evans recently opened both a manufacturing facility and showrooms in China to better serve our ever-growing global client base?

Quick Ergo Fact:

According to OSHA, in 2002 one third of the workplace injuries that resulted in missed days were related to ergonomics and the average absence was nine days!

Evans Consoles is the world leader in the design and manufacture of custom control room solutions for mission critical and other technology-intensive environments. Evans has built the reputation over the last 28 years of providing quality and service that continues to lead the industry.