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Becoming a true Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) is no small feat. It’s not like you “majored in ergonomics in college,” or “had a job doing ergonomics one summer.” It takes years of school, practice and devotion to become a CPE. But those who have that devotion enter a fulfilling career that helps organizations build cultures […]

Since the 1990s, the field of ergonomics has experienced a remarkable evolution in assessing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk using simple, paper-based assessment tools and helping organizations reduce MSDs in the workplace. For example, the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) have long been considered easy-to-use assessment tools. They’re simple and […]

Federal civil penalties for non-compliance with federal regulations are once again going up in 2024…but not quite as bad as last year. It’s the new year and OSHA, EPA, MSHA, and all other US federal agencies have recently published their 2024 annual civil penalty adjustments under the requirements of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act […]

The human psyche and workplace ergonomics work in a balance, and fostering open communication is the linchpin that can elevate the entire process to new heights. With deliberate and open communication, you can have a transformative impact when engaging with operators on a personal level. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the art of […]

Now that many of us are in the chilling depths of winter, it’s important to remember how working in cold environments impacts workers and employees, especially those of older age.   Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body’s temperature reaches below 95° F (35° C), caused by prolonged exposure to very cold temperatures. […]

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most prevalent and costly safety and health issues in workplaces today. Beyond the financial ramifications of failing to address MSD risk in the workplace, the toll it takes on productivity, employee injury recovery time and employee well-being cannot be understated.   To address this concern in their state, […]

OSHA recently released its eagerly awaited annual list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2023 at this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo. The OSHA Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards is so highly anticipated because it provides valuable insights for safety professionals and other health and […]

The #9 most frequently cited standard for 2023, was one again Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment—Eye and Face Protection. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workers suffered 18,510 eye-related injuries and illnesses in 2020. That means there were roughly 1.7 cases per 10,000 full-time workers. OSHA states thousands of people are blinded each […]

Continuing our digest of OSHA’s Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards, we move on to the eighth most-commonly cited workplace violation—Fall Protection Training Requirements. Among OSHA’s many regulations, the Fall Protection Training Standard is of utmost importance, as falls continue to be a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities.  A fall protection […]