June 4, 2019
Ergonomics is tough, particularly when trying to manage ergonomics for jobs that take place outside of your usual facilities. Here we discuss three simple strategies you […]
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May 22, 2019
Learn how ergonomics checklists differ from ergonomics assessments, and when to use each. Want more information on how to address ergonomics in non-cyclical / non-repetitive jobs? […]
May 16, 2019
CAREFREE, AZ (May 16, 2019) – Ergoweb, LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based ergonomics management software to national and global companies, announced today that they will […]
May 15, 2019
Ergonomics might be defined as the scientific study of people at work (per NIOSH), but in reality, workplace ergonomics programs are established to improve the fit […]
May 10, 2019
Are your ergonomics-related injury claims going wild? A continuous improvement ergonomics process delivers clear, significant, measurable ROI. A dig-in-your-heels approach produces huge costs and enormous waste.
January 17, 2019
CAREFREE, AZ (January 14, 2019) – Ergoweb, LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based ergonomics management software for over 20 years, announced today the launch of their […]
January 17, 2019
CAREFREE, AZ (January 14, 2019) – Ergoweb LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based ergonomics management software for more than 20 years, launched a new corporate brand […]
January 17, 2019
CAREFREE, AZ (January 14, 2019) – Ergoweb, LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based ergonomics management software to industrial manufacturing companies, announced today that they have expanded […]
January 4, 2019
The industrial workplace is often littered with complaints of musculoskeletal dysfunction, limited physical function, and painful injuries. This creates increased costs associated with process disruptions, absenteeism, […]
September 8, 2013
Common dimensions Concept of 5th and 95th percentile It is conventional to refer to the 5th percentile (short) female and the 95th percentile (tall) male to […]
September 8, 2013
Posture is characterized by measuring the angular relationship between various body links and a fixed frame of reference, usually another intuitive major body segment. The unit of […]
September 8, 2013
Click here for a downloadable pdf copy of this page. Plant 1: 500% ROI in one year This example involved a machine shop of 60 employees where […]
September 8, 2013
(Click here for a downloadable pdf copy of this study.) Introduction This case example is important for several reasons: It is comprehensive — plant-wide over a 10-year […]
September 8, 2013
Click here for a downloadable pdf copy of this page. Study 1 Output doubled plant-wide The bottom line in this example is that output doubled in this […]
September 8, 2013
Heat, dust, noise, and vibration Glare and shadows This topic is somewhat of a catch-all category in industrial ergonomics. Some topics are normally addressed through the […]
September 8, 2013
Extremely constrained position (precision laser welder) The human body needs to move and be exercised and stretched. You should not conclude from phrases like “reduce force” […]
September 8, 2013
No room for knees No room for hand It is important that you have both adequate workspace and easy access to everything you need, […]
September 8, 2013
Hard edge Cushioned Direct pressure or “contact stress” refers to on-going contact between a part of the body and a hard edge or surface. This issue […]