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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 […]
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 […]
September 28, 2001
The purpose of the Ergonomics for Children and Educational Environments Technical Committee is to provide a forum for the international exchange of scientific and technical ergonomics information related to children and educational environments.
September 26, 2001
Liberty Mutual data shows that ninety-five percent of business executives report that workplace safety has a positive impact on a company's financial performance.
September 25, 2001
September 24, 2001
The U.S. Department of Labor will temporarily postpone the announcement of a plan of action on ergonomics.
September 21, 2001
More research is suggesting that shift work may have an adverse effect on the person's health. Dr. L G P M van Amelsvoort of the Netherlands recently published work that suggests shift work may actually be related to specific heart problems.
September 17, 2001
The new EFTA sites will provide access to up-to-date national OSH information
September 15, 2001
Safety and Health Agencies in the UK and New Zealand have compiled research, issuing statements and guidelines for combating stress and fatigue in the workplace.
September 12, 2001
September 10, 2001
Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news.