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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 […]
April 30, 2004
Recent reports of MSD and other occupational injuries for rock stars may indicate that even the dreamiest job has its downside.
April 28, 2004
Insurance representatives assert that part of the reason for high worker's compensation rates could be the result of not putting injured workers back on the job.
April 26, 2004
While researchers are looking for future ways of halting the impact of vibration from hand tools through medical management, ergonomics is already adept at reducing the impact.
April 23, 2004
Self-contained, 'ergonomically-designed' personal potty means wearers get relief wherever and whenever they need it.
April 21, 2004
Researchers are looking at ways of employing ergonomics for creating environments tailored to work with autistic children.
April 19, 2004
Governor expected to sign the Worker's Compensation reform bill into law today.
April 16, 2004
New reports focus on the impending vision problems of an aging population, but ergonomics can help accommodate declining vision, particularly for computer users.
April 14, 2004
New government report indicates that driving may be the most dangerous activity workers engage in.
April 12, 2004
New study indicates that shoulder pain isn't always just the result of physically-demanding jobs, sometimes it's even associated with boredom.