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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety (TUTB) has released a new document titled, "Risk estimation for musculoskeletal disorders in machinery design -integrating user perspective".
The producers of the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, will launch The First Annual Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition June 25th-27th at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
New research suggests that people who work in jobs where they have little input in what work to do and how to go about doing it tend to die earlier than employees given more decision-making opportunities.
Proposals are being accepted for approximately $6.6 million in grants to nonprofit organizations for safety and health, including ergonomics, training under the Susan Harwood Training Grants program.
ACGIH develops TLVs and BEIs as guidelines to assist in the control of health hazards. While TLVs and BEIs are recognized guidelines around the world, they are not law and carry no legal enforcement.
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) has joined the initiative to create a new technical voting equipment standard underway at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA).