October 10, 2019
Effective ergonomics processes emphasize both improvement and prevention – reducing ergonomics risks in existing operations while ensuring the ergonomics acceptability of new products and equipment. Ergonomic […]
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September 26, 2019
Successful ergonomics improvement programs include at least these 4 steps: Identifying Potential Ergonomics Issues Ergonomics Assessment Tools Controlling Ergonomics Risks Cost Justifying Ergonomic Improvements If your […]
September 18, 2019
Successful workplace ergonomics programs drive improvements that reduce ergonomics risk while making jobs easier, effective and less painful for workers. Since Lean and Six Sigma programs […]
September 11, 2019
Successful ergonomics initiatives are designed to drive workplace ergonomics improvements that reduce risk while making jobs easier and less painful for workers. A robust approach that […]
July 18, 2019
What’s the difference between an ergonomics checklist and an ergonomics assessment tool, and when should one or the other be used? In general, they may seem […]
July 17, 2019
Ergonomics can be challenging, particularly when trying to assess ergonomics in non-repetitive (non-cyclical) jobs. Here we offer a few tips you can start using today. For […]
July 1, 2019
Ergonomics is an improvement process that, when successful, achieves meaningful outcomes such as less muscle fatigue, increased productivity, and reduced number and severity of work-related MSDs […]
June 20, 2019
What can you control? Improving ergonomics for field workers pays back by reducing risk exposure and improving job performance. This infographic captures the main things you […]
June 17, 2019
Ergonomics assessment of repetitive work – where the work area, materials, and tools are consistent and cycles are short enough that you can observe the activity […]
September 22, 2004
What works in Return-to-Work? The experts offer the solutions, concerns and reasons for getting an injured worker back into the job as soon as practical.
September 20, 2004
Human factors involved in airport security could be in line for a change but for the time being, passengers will just have to take off their coats to help improve security.
September 20, 2004
Ergonomic cleaning manufacturer files for bankruptcy
September 17, 2004
New mouse that operates with nose twitches and eye blinks could make the task of running the computer much simpler, quicker or at least a little different.
September 15, 2004
From plus-sized umbrellas to extra-large office chairs, ergonomics shows its accommodating side to customers and workers.
September 15, 2004
Hospitals are reporting an increase in the number of Bariatric patients they see but hospital workers are the ones feeling the most pain from treatment. See how one hospital is addressing the worker-side of treating obese patients and find tips on how to manage the transfer of those patients.
September 14, 2004
Are healthcare facilities on the right track with their methods of handling Bariatric patients? Kent Wilson of Hill-Rom, a provider of health care solutions for patient facilities, offers his own view on the current state of caregiver ergonomics.
September 13, 2004
Cooking for a living could be a little easier and less painful with ergonomics interventions says a U.K. study.
September 10, 2004
New study indicates that too little movement could cause back pain that mimics an injury.