Ergonomics


With On-Site Clinics on the Rise, Employers See Productivity and Cost Savings

With On-Site Clinics on the Rise, Employers See Productivity and Cost Savings

On-site clinics are increasingly popular in workplaces, and for good reason. Not only do employees need to monitor their physical and ergonomic health, employers save money by protecting their workers.

Leveraging Technology to Drive Workplace Ergonomics

Leveraging Technology to Drive Workplace Ergonomics

Facilitating an effective and sustainable ergonomics process does not have to be pen-and-paper, old-fashioned and outdated.

Safety Protocols for Shifting from Office to Home

Safety Protocols for Shifting from Office to Home

Although staff no longer must make the commute into the office, safety hazards can and do still exist in the home. Here's your WFH safety checklist.

How AI-Driven Algorithms Improve an Individual’s Ergonomic Safety

How AI-Driven Algorithms Improve an Individual’s Ergonomic Safety

With the use of AI-driven (Artificially Intelligent) algorithms, the pressure of personal worker safety is relieved from organizations and transferred to individuals. Workers are empowered by using personalised feedback and learning about their actions.

The Relationship between MSDs and the Workplace

The Relationship between MSDs and the Workplace

Recent data suggests that many people’s musculoskeletal issues are exacerbated, or caused, by their job.

Foot Protection Ideas for an Increasingly Aging Workforce: Improving Safety and Preventing Injuries

Foot Protection Ideas for an Increasingly Aging Workforce: Improving Safety and Preventing Injuries

Keeping all skilled workers within the workplace for as long as possible should be a high priority to any business.

Why Ergonomics is Not Enough

Why Ergonomics is Not Enough

People have been trying to solve the problem of musculoskeletal injuries for years. However, ergonomics is simply not the whole answer.

The Emerging Market of Exoskeletons

The Emerging Market of Exoskeletons

What if we could find a perfect balance between human labor and robotic technology? Exoskeletons are both increasing labor productivity while protecting worker safety. Here are some expectations for the future of exoskeleton technology.



How to Use Ergonomics in the Workplace for Maximum Health Benefits

Most of us tend to position ourselves in a way that makes us feel most comfortable because what feels best must be best, right? Well, this is not true—failing to take ergonomic precautions when it comes to sitting for a long period of time can result in several musculoskeletal disorders and seriously impact our health.

Amazon ‘Injury Mills’ Won’t Slow Down This Holiday Season

Amazon ‘Injury Mills’ Won’t Slow Down This Holiday Season

The monopolizing technology company is taking the heat for the way it works its employees to the bone—but that doesn’t seem to be stopping Amazon from pumping out nearly a million packages every 24 hours.

Trends Driving Safety Programs’ Digital Transformation: Connectivity, Wearables and Data Science

Trends Driving Safety Programs’ Digital Transformation: Connectivity, Wearables and Data Science

In this digital world, companies are beginning to integrate wearable technologies and data science into their EHS programs to improve worker safety.

A+A 2019: Leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work

The recent staging of A+A – the Leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work – closed in Düsseldorf, Germany to record results: 2,121 exhibitors from 63 nations showcased their innovations to over 73,000 trade visitors.

One New Device Tracks Warehouse Worker Movement to Improve Safety

One New Device Tracks Warehouse Worker Movement to Improve Safety

A monitor device made by startup StrongArm Technologies Inc. tracks employee movement and notifies them when their activity is potentially dangerous—and it’s already helping reduce workplace injuries.

Implementing an Enterprise-Wide Ergonomics Process

Implementing an Enterprise-Wide Ergonomics Process

Practical steps to take to improve consistency across locations and reduce workload for your ergonomics site leaders.

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Safety's Biggest Trade Show Heads to San Diego

San Diego Convention Center will be the backdrop for this year’s NSC Congress & Expo.

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Mindfulness and its Impact on Health and Safety

Mindlessness is habitual, automatic, repetitive behavior generally brought on by multi-tasking. It can directly impact an individual's overall wellness, stress level, listening skills, injury risk and safety, and more.

Excessive tool vibration can decrease blood flow, damage nerves, and cause muscle fatigue. (Ingersoll Rand® Assembly Power Tools photo)

Ergonomic Assembly Tools Can Ease the Pain of Manufacturing

Tool manufacturers are improving all aspects of their tools, including the shape, size, weight, balance, torque, vibration, speed, and noise.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Safety Knowledge and Networking in New Orleans

One of the highlights is a June 12 panel discussion on how increased use and legalization of marijuana affect companies' efforts to maintain drug-free workplaces.

NIOSH Publishes Final Public Safety Research Agenda

The 18-page document was developed by the NORA Public Safety Council and outlines research work that should be done in eight focus areas in order to promote safety and health for people working in public safety.

The Ins and Outs of Safety

Ask and listen for real suggestions of where workers see Safety falling short (non-defensively, of course).

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