Joints forced to move repeatedly in positions contrary to their design will eventually scream in pain. Wrists, backs, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles, necks and other body parts are all subject to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Optimal ergonomics plays a critical role in preventing endoscopy-related injury by enhancing safety in practice ...

This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate, and control workplace conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Course topics include work ...

Training is a common element of an organization's ergonomics program. Whether you manage ergonomics as a program or as a continuous improvement process, national organizations like OSHA, the National ...

Moving raw materials and finished products through a facility is a common process in industry. Throughout the process, operators routinely lift/lower, push/pull and carry an object, which presents a ...

According to a recent study, 1 more than 86 percent of U.S. employers with 10,000+ employees have a corporate wellness program. Despite their popularity, wellness programs are often viewed as "nice to ...

Summer will soon come to an end, and the new school year and work high-season begin. Many people will be returning to their desks for the first time in months. This can put a strain on your body, ...

Are you planning for or in the midst of an improvement strategy? If so, how do you know if you're moving in the right direction? Or even moving at all? Waiting until you see end "results" takes time.

Ergonomics is the study of the interaction between humans and system elements with the goal of increasing efficiency and compatibility. Through an understanding of the human form, muscle systems and ...

At the beginning of the pandemic, we found ourselves suddenly working from home, perhaps for the very first time. Many of us were unprepared and did the best to set up our workstations, thinking this ...

A program entitled "Ergonomic Principles" will be offered in Bay City on Tuesday. The program gives direction to employers who want to establish an ergonomic program. Using the NIOSH Ergonomic Primer ...