October 10, 2019
Effective ergonomics processes emphasize both improvement and prevention – reducing ergonomics risks in existing operations while ensuring the ergonomics acceptability of new products and equipment. Ergonomic […]
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September 26, 2019
Successful ergonomics improvement programs include at least these 4 steps: Identifying Potential Ergonomics Issues Ergonomics Assessment Tools Controlling Ergonomics Risks Cost Justifying Ergonomic Improvements If your […]
September 18, 2019
Successful workplace ergonomics programs drive improvements that reduce ergonomics risk while making jobs easier, effective and less painful for workers. Since Lean and Six Sigma programs […]
September 11, 2019
Successful ergonomics initiatives are designed to drive workplace ergonomics improvements that reduce risk while making jobs easier and less painful for workers. A robust approach that […]
July 18, 2019
What’s the difference between an ergonomics checklist and an ergonomics assessment tool, and when should one or the other be used? In general, they may seem […]
July 17, 2019
Ergonomics can be challenging, particularly when trying to assess ergonomics in non-repetitive (non-cyclical) jobs. Here we offer a few tips you can start using today. For […]
July 1, 2019
Ergonomics is an improvement process that, when successful, achieves meaningful outcomes such as less muscle fatigue, increased productivity, and reduced number and severity of work-related MSDs […]
June 20, 2019
What can you control? Improving ergonomics for field workers pays back by reducing risk exposure and improving job performance. This infographic captures the main things you […]
June 17, 2019
Ergonomics assessment of repetitive work – where the work area, materials, and tools are consistent and cycles are short enough that you can observe the activity […]
June 13, 2001
Earlier this year the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a guide on ergonomics in the farming industry. The guide introduces the problem of poor ergonomics in farm work and provides solutions.
June 13, 2001
Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced today that she would convene three national public forums on the issue of ergonomics safety in the workplace and that she will identify a final course of action on the issue by September.
June 11, 2001
Peter Budnick and Rachel Michael, 11th June, 2001 Editor’s Note: This is a revised version of Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology which appeared in Ergonomics Today(TM)on June 11, […]
June 8, 2001
Need a new idea for ergonomics at your company? How about having an ergonomics contest!
June 7, 2001
. Next week, the Bush Administration plans to publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing three public forums to be held addressing new ergonomics rules.
June 6, 2001
Having successfully addressed S&H, some are now using ergonomics principles to enlarge, enrich, and enhance life. Developing Countries have found ergonomics to be necessary to the successfully implementation of new or acquired technology.
June 4, 2001
What is ergonomics? Generally it means designing things to fit people. What many of us don't realize is that ergonomics plays a much larger part in systems, like a nuclear power plant, than just making sure the operator has a comfortable chair.