In the elite circles of professional sports, athletes view their gear as much more than just equipment. It’s a finely tuned ...

Training is a common element of an organization's ergonomics program. Whether you manage ergonomics as a program or as a continuous improvement process, national organizations like OSHA, the National ...

With the right assessment, training, management support, and processes in place, you can proactively identify and eliminate ergonomic issues before they result in debilitating injuries. Ergonomics has ...

People have been trying to solve the problem of musculoskeletal injuries for years. However, ergonomics is simply not the whole answer. It’s widely acknowledged that overexertion injuries, mostly ...

Ergonomics is a layered focus that promises happier, and more efficient employees. It is material, acoustic, and cerebral, necessitating highly creative solutions that improve many dimensions at once.

Swapping out your old mouse (or trackpad) for an ergonomic model can make a world of difference. Just look at the ever-increasing number of companies offering ergonomically correct mice to combat ...

Whether it’s a pain in the neck, hands or elsewhere, workplace ergonomics programs must address risks and improper behavior ...

Ergonomics is the study of work. From an OSHA perspective, it is the process of designing the job to fit the employee, rather than forcing the employee’s body to fit the job. This process may include ...

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Magna's Bowling Green Metalforming plant is in Ohio. It is actually in Bowling Green, Kentucky ...

Robots and automated technology are becoming a typical feature in the retail industry, with robots streamlining operations, reducing costs and improving customer experiences. From stocking shelves to ...

With offices shuttered around the world, many people are experiencing working from home for the first time—or experiencing it in much longer doses than they were used to. Many companies are planning ...

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