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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 31, 2003
Researchers looking at ways to keep subjects awake and alert for days at a time.
January 29, 2003
Registration continues for 6th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference and 2003 Ergo Cup competition.
January 28, 2003
Connecticut introduces H.B. No. 6211, "An Act Concerning the Establishment of Written Ergonomics Policies for the Workplace."
January 27, 2003
Rejection of workplace-ergonomics proponent to impartial committee causes stir.
January 24, 2003
National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics meets with Henshaw in Washington.
January 23, 2003
Recent study looks at the strength required to open a bag of chips and the dip that goes with it.
January 20, 2003
Study suggests smokers are more likely to report pain associated with MSDs.
January 17, 2003
A recent study in the UK implies that business travelers want amenities that help them work when on the road.
January 15, 2003
Officials of both organizations met to discuss possibility of extending partnership to include park ergonomics