January 2, 2019
Safety experts are familiar with the Hierarchy of Controls, or the Hierarchy of Ergonomics Controls, in this case. That is, once a hazard is identified, we […]
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January 2, 2019
We just added several new Workplace ergonomics assessment and analysis tools to our Ergoweb Enterprise™ software platform: Ohio BWC/OSU Push/Pull Guidelines ACGIH Upper Extremity Localized Fatigue […]
October 11, 2017
How much should we budget for ergonomics? Who should pay for it? Do we really need it? What value can we expect from our investment? These […]
June 29, 2017
After two years of development using state-of-the-art online software methods and standards, we’re pleased to announce the release of Ergoweb Enterprise™, ergonomics software system (software-as-a-service) for […]
June 27, 2017
Sustainable sounds like one of those corporate buzzwords that come and go, but the meaning behind it will always ring true for organizations purposely built to […]
June 23, 2017
Continuous improvement, or continual improvement, is the ongoing improvement of products, services or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.1 What do Lean, Six-Sigma, Total Quality Management, Performance […]
May 23, 2017
Team Ergoweb 23rd June, 2017 Applying workplace ergonomics through a continuous improvement process is essential for enterprise sustainability. A good ergonomics process plays a key role in […]
March 28, 2017
Christensen (1987) points out that the importance of a “good fit” between humans and tools was probably realized early in the development of the species. Australopithecus […]
March 2, 2016
Ergoweb Inc. 02nd March, 2016 Ergoweb Inc., a leading full service ergonomics company, announced today that it has sold its ownership interests in the ErgoAdvocate software system […]
September 8, 2013
Heavy, exhausting work: Metabolic Load Writer’s Cramp: Static Load Preventing fatigue has long been a major focus of ergonomics and methods engineering. Production issues There is […]
September 8, 2013
Finding effective ways to reduce motions has been a hallmark of classic methods engineering a century ago and industrial ergonomics in more recent decades. Production issues […]
September 8, 2013
An essential aspect of task design is keeping products, parts, and tools that are frequently needed within easy reach. Focusing on reach provides value in several […]
September 8, 2013
Heavy load on arm, hands Heavy pinch force Through the ages, countless tools and machines have served to reduce exertion. The search for even more ways to […]
September 8, 2013
Dial difficult to read — too small plus glare Complicated workbench control panel Everyone has had the frustration of not knowing how to do something that […]
September 8, 2013
Too low Too High A common workplace problem is a mismatch in heights between people and the work that they are doing. This condition can make […]
September 8, 2013
Every joint bent and twisted Optimal working position (standing) Optimal working position is a critical factor for achieving both work efficiency and human well-being. These positions […]
September 8, 2013
Putting on your ergonomics glasses Ergonomics does not need to be difficult. Certainly there are complex and highly rigorous aspects of the field that must be […]
September 7, 2013
Good application of the information on this site generally requires adaptation to fit the circumstances of each workplace (see Cautions). The following list provides additional ways to […]