National Ergonomics Conference Preview: Addressing Material Handling Obstacles in the Workplace

New technologies are great at combating material handling injuries, but workers may still need to move or lift heavy objects. That’s where body mechanics comes in.

Ergonomics Training Program Not Working? Put Workers Through a Manual Material Handling Bootcamp

At an upcoming National Ergo Conference digital session, experts in biomechanics and safety will teach attendees how to make training on proper lifting technique more effective.

How Extreme Ergonomics Can Help You Manage Employee Comorbidities

Underlying medical conditions are usually the defining feature of an extreme ergonomics accommodation case.

Facebook, Apple and Google Know Ergonomics Is Key to Workforce Productivity

During a recent session at the virtual Ergo Expo conference Facebook’s human factors researcher shared why workplace environment is an important consideration for ergonomists.

How Ergonomics Plays a Crucial Role in Cannabis Worker Safety

As the cannabis-legalization shift continues to sweep the nation, California growers are uniquely positioned to lead the way on ergonomic controls.

The National Ergonomics Conference Is On. And Yes, It’s Being Presented Virtually

Testing new approaches and new ideas to create effective methods and solutions; it’s what ergonomists do, and it’s what we’re doing for the 2020 National Ergonomics Conference.

Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Are Still Devastating Communities; Here’s How Ergonomics Can Help

Musculoskeletal disorders can lead to opioid abuse, but workplace ergonomics can make a difference. Let’s not forget the urgency of the opioid epidemic in the wake of COVID-19.

Wearables, Exoskeletons and Body Sensors: How Technology Is Changing Ergonomics

Technology is now inseparable from the ergonomics revolution empowering safety professionals to prevent injuries.

Riding the Gray Wave: How Ergonomics Can Help You Master Workplace Safety for Older Workers

Older workers may be more vulnerable, but their experience is indispensable, which is why it’s important to protect them with ergonomics.

Ergonomics: How Employers Can Make It a Way of Life in the Workplace

Teaching employees proper body mechanics can help prevent injuries and reduce musculoskeletal risk.

Workplace Ergonomics and Sports Medicine: Why They’re a Perfect Fit

The bridge between between a high-performance workforce and a peak-safety workplace might be wider than meets the eye.

5 Ways Ergonomics Can Help Improve Coronavirus Telecommuting

In the wake of COVID-19, work-from-home is a new reality that has hit corporate America and beyond. Here are five strategies to ensure proper ergonomics.

How One CEO Is Protecting Industrial Athletes with Ergonomics

After losing his father to a work-related accident, Sean Petterson made it his mission to protect other manual laborers through ergonomics and wearable technology. 

How Poor Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders Lead to Opioid Deaths

Data has linked MSDs to opioid overdoses. But there may be hope yet: implementing proper ergonomic practices.

Obesity a Missing Factor in Ergonomics

A Texas A&M study concludes that effective ergonomic guidelines must take BMI into account.

Time to Prioritize Proactive Ergonomics

Ergonomics safety programs reduce injuries and help organizations reach operational goals.

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Material Handling Poses Significant Injury Risks for Businesses

Material handling injuries continue to plague businesses, but proactive risk management strategies can create a safer, more productive workplace, according to an article by Nationwide Agency Forward.