September 6, 2013
Difficult to see because of poor height or orientation Principles affected Posture Clearance and access Environment (lighting) Related pages Workstations: Lighting Magnification as indicated in related […]
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September 6, 2013
Before — Bench too low After — Extensions added to legs Principles affected Posture Height Related pages Workstations: Standing platforms, Floor fixtures(especially pedestals) How to design […]
September 6, 2013
Pedestal stand for manufacturing fixture Pipe stand used in assembly operation Principles affected Posture Force Reach Height Fatigue Related pages Workstations: Fixtures Height adjustment Surface dimensions […]
September 6, 2013
Using the hand as a fixture — inefficient and hard on the wrist Fixture for both the part and the tool Principles affected Posture Force Reach […]
July 31, 2013
When Jack Kelley began his career as a furniture designer in the 1960s, he had never heard of ergonomics. Few furniture designers had. Interviewed for The Ergonomics Report
June 18, 2013
Canadian researchers Berolo, Wells and Amick performed an epidemiological study to investigate the prevalence of upper body musculoskeletal pain in mobile device users. According to the researchers, "this is the first study to provide empirical evidence of relationships between mobile device use and musculoskeletal symptoms of the upper extremity and neck." Further, "our results show a consistent relationship between mobile device use and pain in the ..."
June 5, 2013
In this reprint from The Ergonomics Report, journalist Jennifer Anderson interviews experts who make a case for error making as a strategy for learning, innovation and progress. Few people are willing to risk a trial-and-error approach to problem solving and decision making, yet some experts insist it is the soundest strategy.
May 16, 2013
In this reprint from The Ergonomics Report Archives, Peter Budnick reviews a study that investigated workstation settings, including display distance, height, tilt and keyboard height for larger displays (up to 27 in.) and dual display setups. This is an important contribution to our understanding of these increasingly common display sizes and arrangements.
May 2, 2013
In this reprint from The Ergonomics Report Archives, Jeanie Croasmun suggests improved productivity, better moods and reduced error rates are just a few of the benefits of adding more ergonomic lighting to the workplace. Experts discuss how and why lighting can affect almost every aspect of the workplace, and especially the bottom line.