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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 […]
June 29, 2005
The State of Texas has passed TX SB 1525, the first state legislation signed into law requiring hospitals and nursing homes to implement a safe patient handling and movement program.
June 29, 2005
The marketplace is awash with products promoted as "ergonomically designed." Some are. For the rest the description is meaningless, unsubstantiated, just marketing "fluff."
June 27, 2005
Two reputable surveys reported in June indicate that most employees give their jobs the thumbs up, while polls published earlier in 2005 show thumbs pointing south.
June 24, 2005
When corporate heavyweights unite behind a project it's reasonable to conclude they see the future. Their vision? Connection courts - mall-based remote offices designed specifically for the growing mobile work force.
June 22, 2005
The 4th Annual Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (EECE) is underway in bustling Times Square.
June 22, 2005
As the U.S. economy continues to improve, employers are relying heavily on existing employees to meet the increased demand for goods and services.
June 20, 2005
Nursing home caregivers work in one of the most hazardous occupations in the country, but can't count on federal legislation to protect them.
June 17, 2005
Few people recognize ergonomics at work when the bartender mixes their cocktail. The new advertising campaign of a leading liqueur maker may change all that.
June 15, 2005
The world's first artificial brain is on the way.