Hydraulic-powered lift tables, overhead rail systems and anti-fatigue floor mats are among the products changing the way manufacturing shop floors are run. These innovations are also part of a larger ...

A perception survey and interviews of safety professionals reveals how they feel about ergonomics in the workplace. A recent survey of safety professionals about ergonomics, training, the effect an ...

Just as methods for long-distance communication have changed over the years, so have those used to facilitate an effective and sustainable ergonomics process. Where we were once restricted with ...

Over years of working at the same job, workers develop strategies that help them to perform difficult tasks more easily. These “ergonomic work strategies” can be identified and documented. What is the ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Sept. 18, 2018) - Ergonomics is the applied science of equipment design in the workplace to reduce fatigue and discomfort and increase productivity. Cumulative trauma disorders, ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today began releasing the final version of a set of workplace ergonomic standards aimed partly at reducing the ...

The word ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (law) to mean "the laws of work." Today, ergonomists study the interaction between humans and systems. They consider physical ...

I’ve learned that pain affects my overall quality of life, so I was excited to see the free Workplace Ergonomics class slated for 1:30 p.m. on July 6 at the Cleveland County Wellness Square (The Well) ...

Due to the nature of their jobs, electricians can be susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries. To protect young workers from the start of their careers, electrical contractors can instill best ...

A new study has revealed that poor workplace design is exposing employees to injuries and significantly lowering productivity, especially in supply chain and office environments. Conducted by Supply ...