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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 […]
August 28, 2007
Researchers measure short-term response to changes in placement of computer keyboards.
August 28, 2007
Variations seen in measurements of lumbar cumulative load limit represent limits to the application of the results.
August 28, 2007
Multiyear review of carpal tunnel treatments shows options are limited and some lead to better results.
August 27, 2007
A plan to change Venezuela's time zone is based on knowledge about the value of working with, not against, circadian rhythms.
August 24, 2007
The biggest pain for children returning to school after the summer break could be their backpack.
August 24, 2007
Microsoft released a new version of its iconic ergonomic keyboard in 2006. It was not developed overnight.
August 20, 2007
Will fatal road accidents like a recent one in Utah speed efforts to see the dangerous practice banned?
August 17, 2007
It’s back-to-school time in North America. An ergonomist advises on posture and computer setup for children in the classroom and at home.
August 17, 2007
It's been 11 years and the national software user interface standard is still under construction. It's being built very carefully.