February 2, 2022
Article Highlights: Fatigue Failure theory is a new ergonomics theory about how workers develop MSDs Three recently developed ergonomics assessment tools — LiFFT, DUET and The […]
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July 16, 2021
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company has conducted numerous studies over several decades that help identify and reduce risk of injury related to manual material tasks like lifting, […]
May 13, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees to stay home, and others to work reduced schedules. This extended time away from work may result in some […]
May 12, 2020
A step-by-step guide to planning an effective ergonomics process at a company site or facility. This is a brief summary article — for more detail and […]
February 6, 2020
“Designing in” workplace ergonomics is viewed as an integral part of an effective ergonomics process. Non-office workplace environments are constantly changing – and new ergonomics challenges […]
January 28, 2020
Wearable exoskeletons and ergonomics are getting a lot of attention lately. Exoskeletal devices have already shown great promise and success as rehabilitation and disability solutions, and […]
December 16, 2019
Here’s a list of ergonomics standards, guidelines, regulations and compliance resources. It was last updated on January 29, 2020. The list is comprehensive, but we’ve surely […]
November 18, 2019
Managing ergonomics at a site requires a lot of planning, coordination, and communication. An effective ergonomics improvement initiative relies on contributions of people throughout the organization […]
November 4, 2019
A well constructed site ergonomics plan is critical for ensuring that everyone involved in the ergonomics process understands what needs to occur, and who is responsible […]
April 27, 2001
On Thursday, April 26, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao testified before the Senate. In her testimony, Chao outlined principles for an approach to the complicated issue of ergonomics that emphasize prevention, and clarity in any new rules.
April 25, 2001
On April 26 workplace safety activists, unions, and others will have an opportunity to speak to Congress about ergonomics when Sen. Arlen Specter, (R-PA), holds a hearing of the Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Labor to discuss ergonomics.
April 23, 2001
The E.E.O.C. said it still has not resolved discrimination complaints filed by dozens of workers and it may seek damages. Of the 125 workers who filed claims for carpal tunnel syndrome since March 2000, 18
were tested, the company has said.
April 20, 2001
Monday, April 16, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear cases to determine if a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be classified as a disability holding employers responsible for "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA.
April 18, 2001
Researches at The Centre for Sleep Research have identified worker age as a significant factor in shiftwork performance. Previous research has shown that older shift workers experience more sleep disruption and maladaption to shift work.
April 16, 2001
After Bush signed the law repealing OSHA's ergonomics
standard, NYCOSH Board Chair William Henning
remarked: "Congress could repeal the ergonomics standard, but that
won't repeal an ergonomic hazard or prevent a single ergonomic
injury."
April 13, 2001
Paul O'Neill, current U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, spoke at Georgetown University about heath and safety. A former CEO of Alcoa, and president of International Paper Company before that, O'Neill knows a thing or two about workplace safety.
April 11, 2001
Italian researchers believe the causes of visual fatigue for VDT workers may be more psychological than previously thought.
April 9, 2001
Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news.