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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 […]
March 31, 2008
Vehicle manufacturer Ford has enlisted the aid of digital employees Jack and Jill to improve ergonomics and efficiency in production.
March 26, 2008
What works and what doesn't? Researcher David Caple investigates features a call-center ergonomics program should have to be effective.
March 24, 2008
A nurses' strike in California highlights the peril of musculoskeletal disorders from repeated lifting and repositioning patients.
March 20, 2008
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Standards Review (BSR) today rejected the appeal brought by the Construction Industry Employer Coalition, a coalition of five trade associations of U.S. construction interests, to withdraw the adoption of the approved voluntary consensus standard "reduction of Musculoskeletal Problems in Construction" (ANSI/ASSE A10.40-2007).
March 18, 2008
OSHA announces the release of Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards, an new industry-specific guidance document.
March 17, 2008
A recent study takes a look at factors that contribute to poor shiftwork patterns, the kind most likely to leave workers with chronic sleep deprivation.
March 15, 2008
Millions of patients are infected with 'superbugs' each year, and tens of thousands of them die. Hospital personnel are expected to wash their hands between patients. Many don
March 12, 2008
Do researchers use political "Straight Talk"? Scientists tend to vary their choice of words when discussing the work relatedness of musculoskeletal disorders. Does this have implications?
March 10, 2008
Software companies try to drive interest in their offerings through steady upgrades to features and functionality, but a new study suggests they would be better to put usability first.