Ergonomics and Risk of Repetitive Injury

Ergonomics and Risk of Repetitive Injury

Fitting the Job to the Person Simply put, ergonomics is about tailoring the work to the worker, and not the other way around. That means that no matter a person’s size or gender, and no matter their strength, abilities/disabilities or skills, a job can be adapted to...
Managing Ergonomics after a Workplace Injury

Managing Ergonomics after a Workplace Injury

How to Prevent Accidents on the Job Injuries on the job due to poor ergonomics can be costly, not only due to the loss of a worker but also as a result of fines to the business. When an employee suffers a workplace injury, an employer can be immediately open to...
OSHA Ergonomics Requirements

OSHA Ergonomics Requirements

What Is OSHA? Since 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has maintained the standard for workplace safety for all industries across the United States, including OSHA ergonomics requirements. The Occupational Safety and Health Act, passed in...