September 14, 2015
Use NIOSH Equation to Determine Safe Lifting Parameters
Are you familiar with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) lifting equation?…
September 14, 2015
What to Look for in Ergonomic Design
You can't squash a square peg into a round hole. In effect, that's the idea…
September 14, 2015
Failing Auto Industry a Warning to U.S. Manufacturers
The auto industry bailout is in peril and may be beyond saving. The demand by…
September 14, 2015
Human Factors Affect Push-Pull Equipment Design
Humans come in all shapes and sizes. And that's the challenge in designing safe, effective…
September 14, 2015
2009 Ends on Material Handling High Note
2009 seemed like the year that would never end. For manufacturers, the bad news just…
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 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
Why Ergonomic Equipment Makes Smart Sense
With the loss of time on the job and the expense of injuries billed to…
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…