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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 […]
January 30, 2008
A study presents an office ergonomics self-assessment checklist that demonstrates good reliability and validity. Can this checklist replace the need for an office ergonomist?
January 28, 2008
The first large-scale look at job stress shows it is an ergonomics-related risk factor that needs even closer attention.
January 23, 2008
Wrapper rage can be seen an indictment of the packaging industry. Two usability experts comment on reasons for the disorder and the prospects for a cure.
January 21, 2008
Rehabilitation measures tend to emphasize the ability of returning workers to perform tasks associated with their jobs, but a new study suggests a focus on shift length and shift design is the more ergonomic approach.
January 16, 2008
Summarized from a recent journal article, researcher Colin Drury shares his thoughts on what he sees as a growing mismatch between work and workers, and a need for ergonomic intervention to bring the two together.
January 14, 2008
The long anticipated ANSI/HFES 100-2007 has finally arrived! The new standard for computer workstation design takes in the dynamic nature of this type of workplace
January 7, 2008
A University of Utah study pinpoints another culprit in traffic snarls and slowdowns