September 8, 2015
The Cost of Ignoring Ergonomics
Back in industry's dark ages, equipment was designed to do a task without much thought…
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…
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.…
September 8, 2015
The Rise of Ergonomics in Industrial Design
The staggering cost to American industry (see our previous post), coupled with the movement to…
September 8, 2015
Efficient Wheel Design Reduces Friction
Friction occurs when two surfaces come into contact, as when a wheel rests on a…
September 8, 2015
How Force Affects Pushing and Pulling Activities
Pushing and pulling tasks are among the most common industrial activities. Pallets of goods need…
September 8, 2015
Ergonomic Wheel Design Improves Productivity
In our last post we talked about the importance of wheel design in reducing friction.…
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…