Ergonomics
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First Solar
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 […]
Using Ergonomics to Attain the S of ESG
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
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 […]
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health Avoids $1 Million in Workers’ Compensation Costs with Ergonomics Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. In 2012, ergonomics became one of Cardinal Health’s priorities when 50 […]
Elements of Successful Ergonomics Teams: Who? What? How Much?
Our team of board-certified ergonomists get a lot of questions from customers, webinar attendees, even social media followers on best practices and insights for developing strong ergonomics programs. But a large element of having a strong program is having a solid ergonomics team. Let’s discuss how to build an ergonomics team that will support and […]
Abbott Vascular
Office Ergonomics at Abbott Vascular: Moving Up the Curve In 2008, Abbott Vascular (AV) was without a comprehensive ergonomics program, ergonomic injuries and complaints were addressed on a case-by-case basis. The issue at hand was that AV had 4,000 computer users who spent most of their time in front of their computers, increasing their risk […]
Chesapeake Energy
VelocityEHS helps a major U.S. utility company provide ergonomics assistance to employees across the nation.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin Employees Change the Future with Ergonomics Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of industrial and aerospace markets. With locations in 50 countries and over 300 manufacturing sites globally, one of the company’s primary goals is to achieve zero injuries […]
Applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for More Effective MSD Risk Assessment and Reduction
Like many other EHS management processes, your ergonomics process should be built around three fundamental elements: identifying and assessing the risks to your people and workplace (in this case, musculoskeletal disorders [MSDs] and other ergonomics-related injuries), selecting and implementing the ideal controls and improvements to minimize those risks, and monitoring and refining the effectiveness of […]
ActiveEHS – Turning Non-Experts into Experts with A.I.
By now, you’ve likely heard of artificial intelligence and machine learning. You may not realize, however, how prevalent they are in your daily life—or the power they have to advance workplace health and safety initiatives, making it more likely that workers will come home at the end of the day, injury-free, to their families. We’re […]