Ergonomics

Many company managers, and even some experienced safety professionals still maintain the view that some workplace accidents ”just happen” — that not all workplace incidents are preventable, and that we therefore shouldn’t always expect to find root causes for why they occurred. The reasons behind this attitude vary, with some individuals claiming that such ambitious […]

During the month of June, the National Safety Council (NSC) is observing its annual National Safety Month. For 2020, NSC is focusing on four very important areas of health and safety including ergonomics, driving safety, building a safety culture, and mental health. This week, we’re taking a look at driving safety. Whether it’s heading to […]

Launching an ergonomics process at an established facility can be a daunting task. There are so many jobs to assess and an exponentially growing list of improvements to implement, but resources are limited. Most ergonomics teams do not have enough dedicated time to efficiently perform risk assessments for every job within a site, let alone […]

It’s National Safety Month, and today we’re spotlighting Ergonomics. Surprising health and safety statistics were revealed during the VelocityEHS virtual event: The Short Conference. Attendees were polled during the session “Restarting Work: Optimizing Human Performance” about the current state of its workplace injuries during and after COVID-19. 89% of respondents reported their workers were experiencing […]

Across the US, states are beginning to partially reopen their economies, and “return to work” is a trending topic as many workers prepare to re-enter the physical workplace. But these narratives sometimes, however unintentionally, overlook the fact that many workers never stopped working, and never left their usual workplaces. Workers in state-designated “essential services” belong […]

During the launch and management of any ergonomics program, multiple tools are available for measuring risk levels and tracking data, but nothing is more critical to the success of a company-wide ergonomics program than the effective implementation of a set of design guidelines for ergonomics. These standards apply to all levels of development and all […]

What is the REBA? The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) is a tool used to evaluate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated with specific tasks within a job. It is a whole-body screening tool that follows a systematic procedure to assess biomechanical and postural loading on the body. The benefits of this tool are […]

During The Short Conference on May 21, Dave Risi, director of industrial hygiene solutions, will discuss a simplified method to build and manage an effective industrial hygiene (IH) program. The session, “Simplifying Industrial Hygiene: Breaking Down the Silos” will take place from 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT and will offer CEU credits for registered attendees […]

“Restarting Work: Optimizing Human Performance” will be held on May 21, 2020 from 10 – 11 AM EDT. Working on an assembly line or in other industrial environments can be physically demanding, and maintaining employee health, safety, and performance includes staying in shape. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 work restrictions, many workers have spent weeks or even months away from work or are working reduced hours. Over time, reduced physical activity can lead to “physical deconditioning” resulting in reduced muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, physical endurance and range […]

These are challenging times. Luckily, EHS professionals are used to changing directions in the moment, and have the agility to balance risk and productivity while responding to new challenges. Here at VelocityEHS, we celebrate the safety commitment of EHS professionals like you, and we want to remind you, now more than ever, that we’re in […]