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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 […]
February 26, 2007
Can new research persuade employers that allowing - even encouraging - employees to nap at work makes sound ergonomic sense? That remains to be seen.
February 23, 2007
Virginia legislators have approved a bill banning teens from using a cell phone while driving. Is it a first step or the last towards ridding the state's roads of a recognized menace to safety.
February 21, 2007
Considerable research into the question of a gender differential in work-related MSDs has not provided the kind of evidence that wraps up the debate. It continues. First in a two-part series on women, MSDs and the workplace.
February 19, 2007
To help out the British economy, the government wants more older people in the workforce. Answering the call could come at a price for women.
February 16, 2007
A new British study, linking musculoskeletal disorders to a woman's menstrual cycle, contributes to the fund of knowledge about gender differences in the workplace.
February 14, 2007
Infections lie in wait for patients in hospitals, and many die from them. We have the science to make patients safer, so why aren
February 12, 2007
Nothing says "glamour" more than stilts and stilettos. Even more sober high heels add a touch of chic to any outfit. A US company has introduced show inserts that take a new approach to reducing the painful price of these fashion accessories.
February 11, 2007
The decision makers at British Petroleum forgot about the inherent dangers of processing crude oil. The panel led by former US Secretary of States James Baker said this and more about the safety culture and processes at the company in a strikingly robust report released in January.
February 9, 2007
The list of afflictions linked to use of small electronic gadgets grew recently, with the addition of "iPod finger" and "iPod oblivion."