Many safety managers know ergonomics is a major driver of injuries, lost time, and rising costs, but struggle to explain its true impact in a way leadership understands. While some might view ...

The International Ergonomics Association says ergonomics exists to "optimize human well-being and overall system performance". The efficiency, productivity, competitiveness and safety of our ...

Injuries on jobsites aren’t just a result of major accidents. Oftentimes, they’re a gradual problem caused by poor ergonomics. Common conditions like strains and sprains, tendonitis, carpal tunnel ...

Traditionally, safety professionals have driven ergonomic improvements in an effort to reduce injuries, but all along they have been the wrong people to do this. Improving workplace ergonomics ...

Most companies do a decent job of documenting safety and ergonomic issues, but there is much room for improvement when it comes to following through with implementing the corrective actions in a ...

The design and performance of hand protective equipment play a crucial role in occupational safety and efficiency. Recent advances have enhanced our understanding of hand biomechanics, glove fit and ...

Bates College is pleased to offer employees an ergonomics assessment program. Please contact EHS to schedule a review of your office workstation or your job task/other work area. We can often increase ...

Ergonomics and finite element analysis (FEA) have emerged as complementary approaches to understanding and optimising hand interactions. This interdisciplinary field investigates the biomechanical ...