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 […]
November 16, 2005
Providing soldiers with what they need to perform at peak efficiency is a parallel demand, and there are almost no areas of human factors and ergonomics research untouched by the mission
November 14, 2005
Many of the new and not-so-new miniaturized implants for the human body enable people with disabilities to lead more fulfilling and productive lives.
November 11, 2005
Experts outside the company see other causes, some that add up to a failure to observe fundamental ergonomics principles.
November 9, 2005
Goal is to provide workers in the forest and paper- related industries with training and knowledge that will help them stay safe and healthy on the job.
November 9, 2005
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November 4, 2005
Some lounge chair classics are as stunning now as when they were designed. They were explorations in form, composition and, to varying degrees, applications of innovative thinking about manufacturing technologies. But what about ergonomics?