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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 […]
May 1, 2003
Sleep is a precious commodity to the business traveler. While a 6:00 a.m. alarm may sound the start of a normal workday for most of America, for the West Coast resident who has traveled east on a business trip, it's the equivalent of being roused out of bed at 3:00 a.m. Biologically, it just doesn't work.
May 1, 2003
A fun part of solving ergonomics problems in the workplace is the testing of potential solutions. One of the simplest and most common ergonomic improvements is building up and padding the grips on hand tools.
May 1, 2003
If it hasn't happened to you get, someday it probably will. You're having dinner at a restaurant, you excuse yourself to go to the restroom, and suddenly you're faced by two doors. Clearly labeled "Men's" and "Women's," right? Yes, in the designer's mind. But instead of words. . .