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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 […]
September 30, 2005
The futuristic office combines work and exercise - think of it as "action ergonomics."
September 28, 2005
"Fit for work" is a doctor's assessment that a person has no impediment to work. "Physically fit" is something more.
September 28, 2005
Inventor says carpet weavers suffer from major health problems due to poor, archaic loom design
September 26, 2005
Formidable ergonomics underpins the technology, so it's no surprise the fight has found its way into the courts.
September 23, 2005
It can take all day to tap out a message or browse the Web on a cell phone, and fingers feel all thumbs.
September 21, 2005
Three Leading Ergonomists Weigh In on MSD Prevention
September 21, 2005
A simple ergonomic solution designed to make plastic bag handling more comfortable and secure for shoppers also holds promise for brand promotion among retailers.
September 16, 2005
When back pain strikes, most people blame their work. According to one expert on the disorder, they might be right, or they might be wrong.
September 14, 2005
Backs have been malfunctioning for millennia. A recent papyrus discovery shows that Egyptians puzzled over back pain 3500 years ago. Hippocrates pondered it some 900 years later. And it's apparent from recent studies that present-day researchers also find the condition perplexing.