September 14, 2015
Safety Factors Force Decline of Forklift Trucks
"When we think of unsafe operations, a fork lift truck tipping over is about as…
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
Taking the Pain out of Cart Retrieval
Nearly all large retail establishments have a multitude of shopping carts to serve their customers…
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 a Tow Tugger to Transport Carts Safely
DJ Products offers tow tugs like the CartCaddy Shorty that are designed to help workers…
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
New Race Car Pusher Zooms into Nascar Pits
You have to love Nascar. The roar of the engines, the flashing colors, the intense…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Design Lowers Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury
Manual material handling (MMH) contributes to more than half a million musculoskeletal injuries a year…
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
Ergonomic Material Handling Solutions Improve Productivity
In our last post we talked about coming trends in warehousing. More companies are starting…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Solutions Can Benefit Your Business
Ergonomic solutions are proven to decrease the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal injuries caused by…
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
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
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
Pushing vs Pulling Manual Carts
Pushing and pulling are the two most frequent actions workers execute in the course of…
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
Handhold Design Can Improve Worker Efficiency
Most carts have handholds of one sort or another. Handles are such an ordinary part…
September 8, 2015
Using Ergonomic Equipment to Reduce Injury Rates
In our last post we talked about the challenges of managing a multicultural workforce in…
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
Ergonomic Wheel Design Improves Productivity
In our last post we talked about the importance of wheel design in reducing friction.…
September 8, 2015
Managing a Multicultural Workforce
America's workforce is becoming increasingly multicultural. At this year's MHEDA convention, keynote speaker Steven Little…