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 […]
August 12, 2002
OSHA has announced a second training session for workers in nursing and personal care facilities.
August 9, 2002
NASA recognizes ergonomics is fundamental to ensuring a successful space mission. Challenges to designing for space, and how the knowledge can be applied back on solid ground.
August 7, 2002
What are these tools, what do they measure, and why they might be appropriate in your ergonomics tool box.
August 5, 2002
How would your boss like to hear that you were the one who implemented ergonomics in a particular workstation which required 28% less initial investment, reduced scrap by 83%, improved productivity by 50%, and amounted to a $500,000/year savings.
August 2, 2002
In the news this week, OSHA announces a free training seminar on the ergonomics of patient handling, and the FDA wants to improve Human Factors and Ergonomics in drug dispensing by requiring barcodes.
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