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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.
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.
Underlying medical conditions are usually the defining feature of an extreme ergonomics accommodation case.
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.
As the cannabis-legalization shift continues to sweep the nation, California growers are uniquely positioned to lead the way on ergonomic controls.
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.
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.
Technology is now inseparable from the ergonomics revolution empowering safety professionals to prevent injuries.
Older workers may be more vulnerable, but their experience is indispensable, which is why it’s important to protect them with ergonomics.
Teaching employees proper body mechanics can help prevent injuries and reduce musculoskeletal risk.
The bridge between between a high-performance workforce and a peak-safety workplace might be wider than meets the eye.
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.
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.
Data has linked MSDs to opioid overdoses. But there may be hope yet: implementing proper ergonomic practices.
A Texas A&M study concludes that effective ergonomic guidelines must take BMI into account.
Ergonomics safety programs reduce injuries and help organizations reach operational goals.
A mix of technology and old-school best practices is driving return-to-work results in workers’ comp.
Wearable ergonomics can reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation costs, but coordination and an alignment of incentives are required before they can gain a foothold.
Employers can get ahead of on-the-job injuries by refining their job descriptions with data-driven analyses.
Wearables are eliminating injuries in a multitude of industries. Could they lead to premium reductions for policyholders as well?