OSHA recently expanded the list of hazards inspectors will address while evaluating hospitals and nursing homes. The new hazards include: musculoskeletal disorders related to patient handling; ...

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) — like back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome — mean downtime for your business. They account for nearly 30% ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- If highly demanding activities are performed for long durations, fatigue and injury will likely occur. What qualifies as "highly demanding" may surprise you. Almost every ...

Ergonomics is more than injury prevention—it's a smart, high-impact strategy for improving comfort, retention, and workplace culture. As HR or health and safety professionals, you’re constantly ...

You may have heard of ergonomics. You may have even got a thing or two to make it work around you. But do you know that apart from adding to your overall wellness, ergonomics in the workplace is ...

Ergonomics matters. Professional videomakers need to know that their equipment will help rather than hinder them. But perhaps the most important benefit of good ergonomics lies in good health.

Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses, leading to downtime, high costs and decreased employee morale. Often, these injuries stem from poor ergonomic design rather than just ...

A common characteristic of organizations successful in improving workplace ergonomics is that ergonomics is managed as a process -- one that systematically identifies and effectively reduces the level ...