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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 […]
January 30, 2002
The primary thrust in the science of ergonomics is to improve human performance. Olympic competition is all about human performance. By virtue of location, Ergoweb is right in the middle of the upcoming 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
January 30, 2002
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) has launched a completely new web site that offers many enhanced features for visitors and certificate holders.
January 30, 2002
Will the Bush Administration Regulate Ergonomics? That question is on the minds of employers and employees throughout the U.S.A. And the answer is
January 24, 2002
Breast-feeding encompasses some of the same MSD risk factors that are found in industrial and manufacturing tasks. A new product may provide more comfort for mom's aching neck and arms.
January 21, 2002
Three travel websites were evaluated for usability. Ergonomics, or matching
capabilities and limitations of users to their environment, might determine the
success or failure of a consumer website.
January 18, 2002
A survey of health and safety professionals show that the majority put ergonomics as a priority for 2002.
January 16, 2002
Ending 10 years of litigation, Beverly Enterprises agreed to adopt specific ergonomic measures to reduce injuries to employees performing patient lifts. Beverly will withdraw its contest of the citations and OSHA will withdraw proposed penalties.
January 14, 2002
The recent Supreme Court decision in Toyota vs. Williams has little impact on occupational ergonomics, but a very big impact on who qualifies as disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
January 11, 2002
In a move that is certain to sit ill with congressional Democrats, who currently hold the Senate majority President Bush signed in two controversial appointments included Eugene Scalia to the position of top legal adviser to the DOL.