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Ten Ways to Work Ergonomically When Traveling
As a company whose workforce is on the road weekly, we understand the difficulties that work travel can present in terms of ergonomics. So we asked each of our certified professional ergonomists for their best tips on working smarter outside of the office. Use a 4-wheeled suitcase. It requires less force to move and you […]
Motorcycle Ergonomics – Cycle Ergo
by Winnie Ip, CPE Though you can read a lot about motorcycle safety, it’s not often you come across motorcycle ergonomics. In my quest to find a new bike, I found a neat website, Cycle-Ergo, that uses human anthropometrics to help you determine riding posture (knee and forward lean angle) for any motorcycle or scooter. The […]
OSHA’s View on Stretching and Injury Prescription
by Jeff Sanford, CPE At the recent SESHA Conference, I heard a speaker discussing stretching as a method to control MSD’s. During the talk, there was a ‘point-counterpoint’ type discussion on how stretching can be both a positive and a negative. One of the key takeaways for me was a strong message from OSHA that […]
Ergo Myths: The Bent-Handle Shovel is Best
By Kevin Perdeaux, CPE The ‘ergonomic’ bent-handle shovel is not new to the market, and is a far more popular choice than the traditional straight-handle shovel. However, despite its popularity, why doesn’t the ergonomic shovel render the traditional straight-handle shovel obsolete? The two shovels are designed to provide mechanical advantages in different situations. The bent-handle […]
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Fail Leads to OSHA Fines and Other September News
OSHA is proposing penalties of up $49,200 for two manufactures and two distributors in Florida for failure to protect employees from exposure to formaldehyde and failure to communicate hazards of products to downstream users. According to the news release issued on September 8, 2011, OSHA inspected the Florida firms based on a referral from Oregon’s […]
Product Review: All Source Glider
Description: All Source Security Container USA has developed a 2-wheel glider that can be easily attached or detached from shred carts or bins to improve maneuverability. This is a cost-effective retrofit solution in lieu of replacing existing bins with 4-wheel options. Ergonomic Benefits and Features: Two additional wheels reduce push/pull forces when transporting single or […]
The Ergonomic Gardener
Just because summer is at a close, don’t put away your shovel and rake quite yet. Harvest has just begun and there is still a lot of work to do outside. We’ve got the tips to make your gardening projects and yard work hurt a whole lot less. Ergonomic Gardening Tips To avoid lifting, rake leaves onto a canvas tarp. […]
Ergonomics Return-On-Investment Calculators
By Blake McGowan, CPE Demonstrating the value of your ergonomics initiative and calculating the return on investment (ROI) for specific engineering improvements have become common requests for many safety professionals. Unfortunately, many of us struggle to even begin to justify improvements, let alone choose a meaningful calculator to demonstrate the benefits of improving workplace conditions. […]
Selecting the Right Casters for the Job
As an ergonomist, one of the most common questions I get asked is how to select the right casters and wheels for a specific job. Something as simple as the wrong wheel on a cart may turn into a source of high ergonomic risk exposure to the operator. Therefore, proper caster selection is essential. Here […]
Three Easy Ways to Reduce Computer Screen Glare
In an office environment, glare on a computer monitor can result in static, awkward neck postures. Straining to look at a monitor can put pressure on the brachial plexus or neurovascular bundle in the neck and shoulder area. There may be reduced circulation in the affected body area, resulting in less oxygen and nutrients to […]