Ergonomics

In the recent VelocityEHS webinar “Better Root Cause Analysis Yields Effective Ergonomics Controls,” Principal Solutions Strategist Rick Barker, CPE, CSP, specified the difference between direct and root causes and shared three methods of cause analysis through examples of industrial settings.   Direct and Root Causes  The root cause analysis process yields direct causes as well as […]

Thought Leadership and Insights from VelocityEHS Experts The second issue of Ignite focuses on Ergonomics, a topic important to workplaces around the world. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which ergonomics helps to combat, are the top nonfatal occupational injury, accounting for one out of four workplace injuries, and costing more than $20 billion each year. Inside, you’ll […]

Do you find yourself feeling sleep-deprived during the day? Do you have low energy levels and feel fatigued? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle to keep your energy levels up may feel difficult when working from home; however, there are easy steps to take to achieve a healthy lifestyle even when sitting at a desk. While these […]

VelocityEHS recently hosted a webinar, presented by Ergonomics Solution Strategist Arielle West, PT, DPT, sharing how Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs) can help reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. When completed properly, PDAs provide details on the requirements of each job so that the employer assigns a job only to those who can complete it safely.   West […]

As OSHA’s 2022 fiscal year approaches (October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022) and the agency prepares to release its newest list of “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards,” we thought it would be a good time to review the most recent 2021 list to gain some insights about the agency’s enforcement priorities. Employers can […]

Global leader in agriculture technology and products empowers employees with ergonomics.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber’s Commitment to Ergonomics Training Shows Real Results The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company continues to sustain its ergonomics process by making it easier for its employees to be trained in ergonomics principles. The mission of one of the world’s largest tire companies is the same today as it was when it […]

Uniting Engineers and EHS Team Members at First Solar Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, First Solar is a leader in sustainable solar energy. The company provides eco-efficient photovoltaic (PV) solutions, or solar panels, which generate energy at a competitive cost and with the smallest environmental impact. The people at First Solar are not only committed to […]

With the many ways in which the world has changed in the last few years alone, sustainable finance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing are two of the most significant drivers of today’s investment trends. Institutional and private investors—not to mention the global public at-large—are now demanding that business leaders adopt a strategic approach […]

Cummins’ Data-Driven Approach to Managing Ergonomics Saves Millions of Dollars Founded in 1919, Cummins, Inc. is a global power leader that designs, manufactures, sells, and services diesel engines and related technology around the world. Its four complementary business units include engines, power generation, components, and distribution. Through its network of 107 manufacturing plants, 600 company-owned […]