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May 10, 2019

Ergonomics Injury Claims Gone Wild

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

Ergoweb Announces New Website Launch

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 4, 2019

Workplace Exercise Programs and Ergonomics

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, […]
December 19, 2013

Production Ergonomics

Your “How-To” Guides & Best Practices Knowledgebase Thousands of examples and descriptive overviews for improving production operations. Browse the categories, read the “how to” guides, and […]
December 19, 2013

Workstation knowledgebase

Fixtures: bench top backstop pins cradle quick release powered clamps tiltable fixture ball joints rotating   Fixtures: free-standing shop stands positioner stands pedestals trunnions work positioner […]
December 18, 2013

Material handling knowledgebase

Pallet and container lifts fixed height spring-loaded floor flush overhead portable turntable manual pump   Conveyors standard belt and roller flexible multidirectional inclined overhead auger/screw air […]
December 11, 2013

Reliability of Postural Observations in Ergonomic Assessments

This is important research for anyone who performs observational postural assessments. Researchers Bao, Howard, Spielholz, Silverstein, and Polissar conducted a study designed to investigate interrater reliability -- the ability of different observers/assessors to reach the same conclusions when visually estimating posture. Their results indicate that the nature of the assessment tool, large angle categories vs. small angle categories in particular, and the experience and training of the assessor can have significant impacts on reliability.