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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 […]
December 30, 2002
What New Year's celebration would be complete without a handful of ergonomic corkscrews?
December 28, 2002
OSHA and Labor Secretary Chao comment on continuing drop in workplace injuries
December 27, 2002
Australian Study Says Vacations Could Be Bad for Health
December 23, 2002
Toy makers rely heavily on ergonomics to make toys that fit the child this holiday season
December 22, 2002
Holiday catalog features employees with MSDs and safety-related injuries
December 20, 2002
ASDA replaces music with jokes to lighten the mood of stressed-out shoppers
December 18, 2002
Henshaw's speech at conference asks individual companies to step to the plate.
December 18, 2002
Ergoweb Inc. announces that the company expects to post a more than 30 percent increase in revenues for 2002.
December 16, 2002
Washington Group International Signs Alliance with OSHA; State of Oregon Launches Ergonomics Website