Ergonomics

The word “ergonomic” comes from Greek words “Ergos,” meaning work, and “Nomos,” meaning natural law.    Applying ergonomics effectively requires a thorough understanding of the specific environment to identify and mitigate potential issues, such as musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks. So, when a product like an office chair is labeled “ergonomic,” it doesn’t always mean that proper […]

Design ergonomics, or product ergonomics, refers to the application of ergonomics principles from the initial stages of product development. The main goal of design ergonomics is to develop end products that are intuitive, safe, efficient, and comfortable for users— whether that end product is a cellphone, tv remote, machine control panel or equipment like lift […]

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In the evolving world of risk management, understanding where your organization stands on the maturity curve is crucial for advancing your safety systems.  At this year’s VelocityEHS User Conference, Jeff Sanford, Senior Global Enterprise Account Executive at VelocityEHS, moderated a panel discussion during, “Risk Management: Align Tactics to Each Point Along the Maturity Curve.” Featuring […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Vehicle owners in Winston, Connecticut got quite a surprise when they returned to their car the morning of July 15, 2024. They heard the horn blaring and the radio blasting and saw a full-grown black bear and a cub trapped inside the car. The owners contacted state environmental conservation officials, who […]

I don’t see a problem. Yet. Unless someone has an eye or vision issue, they may not think about eye care as a priority at present, like they do with their skin care or exercise regimen. Like many organizations’ responses to workplace injuries and illnesses, eye care is reactive rather than proactive. Our eyes start […]