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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 […]
April 30, 2007
Visitors thought the federal government's official Web portal was something completely different. The overhaul began with the name.
April 27, 2007
Teens will be driving their own vehicles in an unusual project to test – and improve – their driving.
April 26, 2007
The electronics industry is introducing a new line
April 23, 2007
The FAA has found a way to reduce air traffic snarls during summer storms in the Northeast, and is expanding it farther westwards.
April 20, 2007
A Canadian province plans to introduce electronic patient data system. Experts urge Australia to adopt one
April 19, 2007
A Nordic-style questionnaire on upper limb issues was useful in two groups with very different job physical demands
April 19, 2007
Indian researcher provides a look at ergonomics factors associated with manual agricultural technology
April 17, 2007
The shooting death on Monday of Dr. Kevin Granata at Virginia Tech robs his profession and associated fields of an important voice.
April 16, 2007
It may be a few years off, but a drug-dispensing false tooth could be an answer to many types of medication errors.