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February 2, 2022

Fatigue Failure Ergonomics Assessment Tools Advance MSD Prevention Strategies

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

New Liberty Mutual MMH Equations (2021) Added to Ergoweb Enterprise

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

Preparing Employees for a Return-to-Work

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

How to Set-Up and Launch an Ergonomics Process at Your Site

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

How to Design Ergonomics into the Workplace

“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

Exoskeletons and Ergonomics — What You Need to Know

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

Ergonomics Standards and Guidelines

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 an Ergonomics Improvement Process

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

How to Develop a Site Ergonomics Plan

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 1, 2004

Physical Risk Factors Strongest Predictors For Shoulder Pain

Physical Risk Factors Strongest Predictors For Shoulder Pain.
April 1, 2004

Power Tool “Kick” Predicted for Fastener Tasks

Power Tool "Kick" Predicted for Fastener Tasks.
April 1, 2004

Maximum Pinch Strength Values Identified

Maximum Pinch Strength Values Identified.
April 1, 2004

Repetitive Tasks Lead to Decreased Motor Performance, Local Tissue Histological Changes, and Inflammatory Response

Repetitive Tasks Lead to Decreased Motor Performance, Local Tissue Histological Changes, and Inflammatory Response.
April 1, 2004

Disability Management From the Front Lines

Disability management specialist relays true stories of how ergonomics is a necessity for disability management.
April 1, 2004

The Facts

Wolfgang Zimmerman, executive director of NIDMAR, Canada
April 1, 2004

Return-to-Farming

A look at California's agricultural Return-to-Work program.
April 1, 2004

What the Worker Needs — Simplifying Return-to-Work

A field expert looks at the responsibilities of both worker and employer in successful Return-to-Work.
April 1, 2004

Insurance Side

Insurance companies offer the reasons they promote Return-to-Work.