September 14, 2015
Moved Wheeled Equipment Safely with Powered Movers
Have wheels, will travel? This phrase may apply to people with cars but it does…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Design Reduces Equipment Injury Risk
In our last post, we discussed the results of a three-year study of musculoskeletal injury…
September 14, 2015
Lessons to be Learned from the Auto Industry Meltdown
The plight of the American automobile industry should serve as a cautionary tale for all…
September 14, 2015
The High Cost of Back Injuries
Despite safety procedures, workers will still try to lift and carry items that weigh between…
September 14, 2015
Your Turn to Talk: Where Do You Stand on Ergonomic Debate?
We've spent some time this week talking about the changing climate in Washington with regard…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Material Handling Solutions Improve Productivity
In our last post we talked about coming trends in warehousing. More companies are starting…
September 14, 2015
Shopping Cart Retriever Allows Retailers to Focus on Customers
During the holidays, they're particularly noticeable. The bundled up teens sloshing through the slush in…
September 14, 2015
Use Ergonomics to Improve Lifting Safety
Lifting and carrying are the two material handling tasks that result in the greatest number…
September 14, 2015
Practical Benefits of Ergonomics
For American industry and business, the practical benefits of ergonomics are multi-fold. Upgrading your business…
September 14, 2015
Ignoring Ergonomics Exacts High Financial Toll
In our last post, we noted that Michigan has proposed regulations that would mandate ergonomic…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomics Increase Workplace Efficiency
Manufacturers are shutting factories and slashing jobs in an effort to stop the hemorrhaging from…
September 14, 2015
Recognizing Opportunity in the Marketplace
The economic slow down has certainly presented its challenges, but it's also presented business owners…
September 14, 2015
How to Tell If Your Workers Are at Risk
We've been talking about the high cost of ignoring ergonomics in the workplace (see our…
September 14, 2015
Michigan Poised to Adopt Ergonomic Standard
A new initiative in Michigan could presage an expected federal push to mandate ergonomic equipment and…
September 14, 2015
Applying Six Sigma to Ergonomics Drives Production Gains
Businesses that practice Six Sigma recognize the roll ergonomics can play in creating and sustaining…
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
Lifting Tips that Prevent Back Injury
In our last post we talked about the exorbitant cost of back injuries to industry.…
September 8, 2015
How Ergonomics Mitigates Force
Horizontal push force is a more significant factor than load weight in pushing and pulling…
September 8, 2015
Ergonomics Opponents Girding for Battle
California Democratic Representative Hilda Solis was confirmed yesterday as President Obama's Secretary of Labor by…
September 8, 2015
Proactive Problem Solving Reduces Workplace Injuries
Reducing workplace injuries is every responsible business owner's goal. Not only do you value your…
September 8, 2015
Changes Coming to U.S. Workforce
If the current economic downturn has revealed any truths, it's that the basic premise upon…
September 8, 2015
Six Sigma + Ergonomics = Productivity Gains
Implementation of a comprehensive ergonomics program is often initiated by a business for the obvious safety…
September 8, 2015
Is OSHA Underreporting Injuries?
At a recent Congressional hearing, critics charged that OSHA is underreporting injuries. In questioning the competence…
September 8, 2015
Peering Into Business’ Future
If America's future workforce is going to be "more flexible, more freelance, more collaborative and…
September 8, 2015
Pushing vs Pulling Manual Carts
Pushing and pulling are the two most frequent actions workers execute in the course of…