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October 10, 2019

Leveraging Ergonomic Design Guidelines

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 […]
September 26, 2019

Why Standardize Your Workplace Ergonomics Assessment Tools?

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 […]
March 16, 2005

Is Presenteeism a Problem Ergonomics Can Solve?

Your back hurts or your head pounds. Maybe you're so tired that you can't focus on the fine details of the task. If going to work in these conditions is causing your job performance to suffer, you may be contributing to the rise in 'presenteeism.' But can ergonomics offer the workplace a comfortable way to fix it?
March 16, 2005

Highly Acclaimed Ergonomics Training

Rave reviews are pouring in for Ergoweb's Applied Workplace Ergonomics Training Course, held last week in San Diego. The next training opportunity is April 5 through 7, 2005, in Park City, Utah. Be sure not to miss it.
March 11, 2005

Running Shoe Has a Mind of Its Own

New running shoe automatically adjusts to running surface, runner's weight and running style to give wearer the appropriate level of cushion no matter what the terrain.
March 9, 2005

Workplaces Need To Focus On Prevention

Expert tells health care conference attendees that to really reduce the costs of absenteeism and presenteeism, workplaces need to focus on preventive controls. That includes ergonomics.