September 14, 2015
Ergonomics Should Drive Injury-Reduction Plan
Today we continue our September 15 post on developing a proactive plan to reduce costly…
September 14, 2015
OSHA Could Stiffen Penalties
OSHA could levy tough consequences on employers who ignore worker safety if Congress passes legislation…
September 14, 2015
Anatomy of Push-Pull Tasks: Placing the Body at Risk
Pushing and pulling tasks are daily life occurrences, particularly, in the workplace. Because of the…
September 14, 2015
MHIA Funds Distribution Ergonomics Research
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has awarded a $50,000 research grant to Ohio…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomics Can Help Decrease OSHA Reporting
One way to keep your company out of OSHA's crosshairs (see our previous post) is…
September 14, 2015
Material Handling Industry Moving to Clean, Green Electric Carts
"Cleaner, greener, smarter." That's how John Teresko characterized the material handling industry's shift to electric…
September 14, 2015
Battery Powered Tugger Reduces Injury at Food Processing Plant
At a major food processing plant, workers had to manually push heavy meat carts to maneuver…
September 14, 2015
Risk Factors Linked to Pulling Tasks
Injuries from pushing and, particularly, pulling tasks cost U.S. businesses tens of billions of dollars…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomics Is Back on the Congressional Table
With the Democrats expected to control both the House and Senate come January, ergonomics is back…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomically Designed Equipment Can Help Employees Work More Efficiently
As we advance into the 21st century there will be more and more talk of…
September 14, 2015
How to Assess Your Ergonomic Material Handling Needs
Poorly designed workstations and task habits can result in serious health and injury problems for…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomics = Respect for Workers
Companies that value and respect their workers are proactive about ergonomics, said Peter Budnick, PH.D.,…
September 14, 2015
Use Handy Calculator to Determine Your Ergonomic Needs
In our last few posts we've been talking about the importance of ergonomics in creating…
September 14, 2015
Preventing Overexertion Injuries
Pushing, pulling and lifting are the three tasks most frequently performed by American workers. Overexertion…
September 14, 2015
Body Posture Plays Significant Role in Ergonomic Design
Body posture affects the amount of force that must be exerted to move and maneuver…
September 13, 2015
Electric Carts Ease Strain of Push-Pull Tasks
Pushing and pulling are the two most required actions in industrial and business settings. Unfortunately,…
September 8, 2015
Ergonomics Can Significantly Decrease Worker Injuries
Material handlers and laborers suffer more injuries and illnesses than construction workers, truck drivers or,…
September 8, 2015
Does Obama Have Muscle to Win Ergonomics Fight?
Like actor Mickey Rourke's amazing return to the Hollywood ring in The Wrestler, labor is…
September 8, 2015
Adoption of Ergonomic Program Can Deflect Workforce Crisis
U.S. industry is headed toward a workforce crisis that will require critical changes in our…
September 8, 2015
ANSI Upholds Construction Ergonomic Standard
The American National Standards Institute recently upheld its adoption of ergonomic standards in the construction…
September 8, 2015
Making the Most of Your Space
A few years back, when business was booming, the answer to the need for increased space…
September 8, 2015
Electric Tuggers Improve Ergonomics in Material Handling
Improving the ergonomics of material handling decreases worker injuries, improves workplace efficiency and leads to…
September 8, 2015
Michigan Proposes Ergonomic Regs to Curb Injuries
In response to concern about workplace injuries, Michigan plans to institute new state regulations targeting…
September 8, 2015
Congress Debates Increasing Fines for Worker Injury, Death
Congress is being urged to increase financial penalties for workplace injuries and deaths, according to…
September 8, 2015
Is Absenteeism Hurting Your Bottom Line?
The nation's 300 largest employers reported in a 2007 survey by research firm CCH Inc.…