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 […]
October 29, 2001
There are three primary analysis and design methods that ergonomists might use to analyze manual material handling work: psychophysics, biomechanics, and physiology.
October 26, 2001
Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news.
October 24, 2001
A lawsuit filed Wednesday, October 17, by business groups and employers contends that ergonomics rules written by the Department of Labor and Industries place a staggering burden on employers for dubious benefits to workers.
October 22, 2001
The definition of an MSD is part of provisions delayed in OSHA's new recordkeeping rule.
October 19, 2001
AERC uses ergonomic analysis and engineering controls to reduce injuries in agricultural workers.
October 17, 2001
The Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee voted 11-10 in favor of the nomination of Eugene Scalia.
October 17, 2001
Occupational ergonomists spend a substantial amount of time fixing problems caused by uninformed design decisions. Thanks to advances in computerized human simulation, help for designers is on the way.
October 10, 2001
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) received International Ergonomics Association (IEA) endorsement as an accredited ergonomics certifying body.
October 10, 2001
During the week of September 17th, 2001, Ergoweb completed the first of two training classes for Zenith National Insurance Corporation safety and health consultants and vocational rehabilitation specialists.