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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 […]
August 30, 2004
Recent survey finds that Dutch are getting both taller and wider.
August 27, 2004
All sorts of ergonomics fixes are available, but still musicians aren't always ready to adopt ergonomics to reduce their unique work-related injuries.
August 25, 2004
Facing absenteeism rates of 25 percent, Norwegian companies are banking on ergonomics concepts to get workers to come to work.
August 23, 2004
Faster return to work and ease of completing tasks are both by-products of outreach efforts intended to help federal office workers with disabilities work more productively.
August 20, 2004
For workers who just can't seem to get enough accomplished at work due to lack of sleep, a company in New York offers ultra short-term accommodations specifically designed for the power nap.
August 18, 2004
The CDC's reorganization plans leave groups wondering how occupational safety and health will be impacted.
August 16, 2004
Study indicates that changes in the health care system may be causing increases in musculoskeletal disorders in nurses.
August 15, 2004
A look at other workplace- and worker-risk factors for developing MSDs and determining how to eliminate those risk factors before they can cause damage.
August 14, 2004
Some people get hurt, some people don't. Dr. Brian Peacock, Space Human Factors Engineering Discipline Coordinating Scientist of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, offers his opinions regarding why, as well as advice for determining who might be at the greatest risk of developing an MSD.