Ergonomics


NSC Plans to 'Make a Difference' in June

May 12, 2008

"Make a Difference" is the theme of the National Safety Council's 2008 National Safety Month observance and a call to action to reverse the increase in accidental injuries and deaths.

Construction Ergonomics Paper Among 2008 Hamilton Award Winners

May 2, 2008

The ergonomics document involved numerous contributors and showcased simple solutions for typical construction tasks that cause musculoskeletal disorders.

Shifting Paradigms: Yes or No?

By Deborah Read · May 2008

There’s a battle going on among professionals conducting office ergonomic evaluations, and you may not even be aware of it. Often, one of the hardest things for a professional is to change the way you do things—to change what you recommend to your clients. But this is exactly what we must do when we learn about research with practical applications.

Study: Back Belts Not Particularly Useful

April 28, 2008

"We recommend the general population and workers not wear lumbar supports to prevent low back pain or for the management of low back pain," said lead author Ingrid van Duijvenbode.

Study: Sign Language Interpreters at Risk for Ergonomic Injuries

April 23, 2008

Applications Being Accepted for IEA/Liberty Mutual Medal

April 20, 2008

A $10,000 stipend comes with the medal, which will be given for an original paper demonstrating innovation and impact. Appliactions are due by May 31.

Back Pain Prevention Guide Targets Material Handlers, Sales Clerks

April 15, 2008

Backpack Straps Can Decrease Blood Flow, Increase Fatigue

April 7, 2008

Office Ergonomics is Good Business

By Julie Nussbaum · April 2008

As most safety people know, ergonomics is the science of fitting job tasks, workstations, and equipment to individual workers. Ergonomics looks at all aspects of a job, from the design of tools, tasks, and equipment to adequate lighting and how the overall workstation is set up. And its principles can be applied everywhere—in the workplace, at home, and to recreational activities.

Ford's Virtual Tools Prevent Ergonomic Injuries, Boost Quality

March 28, 2008

Digital employees and virtual assembly are testing job tasks and the manufacturing feasibility of each part before physical prototypes are built.

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