When somebody gets injured, it impacts their entire life. They can no longer do the things they love to do outside of work. They can no longer perform their job as they used to. Sometimes, this could ...

Who should perform an ergonomics risk assessment? The answer to this question depends on the reason for the assessment. An ergonomics risk assessment tool can, in many cases, be implemented by any ...

If that figure isn't enough to convince you of the importance of developing an ergonomics component in your safety program, consider that repetitive motion was the fourth-leading cause of on-the-job ...

EHS managers of lower-risk facilities know that providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment is key to employee productivity and engagement. As a result, many EHS programs include an ...

Ergonomics is the science of how we interact in our workspaces. Even though it impacts every organization from office workers to manufacturing, it is rarely the first topic that comes to mind when ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant public health challenge globally, affecting a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, construction and office-based work.

A study reveals a breakthrough tool to assess the effect of exoskeletons on injury risk. The tool, called Exo-LiFFT, is an interactive calculator that will help companies looking for ways to overcome ...

BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SwiftMotion Inc, a leading provider of Ergonomic and safety risk assessment system that help enterprises address the challenge of workplace injuries and safety ...

Manually undertaking workplace ergonomic evaluations are time-consuming and hard to scale. Given the simplicity and accuracy of technology to perform the job, it’s easy to understand why paper methods ...