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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 […]
September 7, 2013
However, the effectiveness of the ideas depend on the circumstances in each workplace. It is not possible in a general setting like this to anticipate all […]
September 7, 2013
Back injury risks Back injuries are the most common and consequential type of musculoskeletal injury in general industry. Prevention can involve a number of factors, including […]
September 7, 2013
Before: Slower, harder After: Faster, easier Ergonomics is a wide-ranging field that seeks to design tools, equipment, and tasks to optimize human capabilities. The goals are […]
September 7, 2013
(Note: The contents below are available as printed booklets for training. See The Ergonomics Manual.) Work in neutral posturesThe field of ergonomics can be divided into two sub-fields: […]
September 7, 2013
User-friendly design Birth of ergonomics: World War II aircraft to make the cockpit “pilot friendly” The formal field of ergonomics was developed at the outbreak of […]
September 7, 2013
[initial development] maintenance human factors: alertness, error reductions in maintenance tasks maintainability: designing equipment to minimize the need to make repairs as well as the ease […]
September 7, 2013
[in initial development] The objectives of this page and the links are to show: Note: The primary focus of this information for workplace personnel to improve […]
September 7, 2013
[In development] Good, but seldom used options: air casters (left) and slides (right) The basics of material handling are generally well known. However, there are several […]