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How to Pick Industrial Ergonomics Software
Are you evaluating software to help manage your global or multi-site ergonomics process? If your answer is yes, you’ve come to the right place. Musculoskeletal disorders are the second greatest cause of disability globally, and the accompanying financial burden of treatment is a staggering $510 billion annually. Facing that reality, it’s understandable that you want […]
Should I Buy Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses?
The demand for brighter, more energy efficient lighting has driven innovations to develop substitutes for incandescent sources. One of these substitutes are light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are now widely used in commercial and domestic applications, such as computer and mobile devices. There has been some concern over blue light emission from these devices, particularly since […]
New Act Adds 160 PFAs to EPA’s to List of TRI-Reportable Chemicals
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 recently added 160 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). This addition creates immediate regulatory requirements for establishments that manufacture, process, or otherwise […]
OSHA NEP Targets Employers for Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard Compliance
On February 4, 2020 OSHA announced it will be launching a national emphasis program (NEP) aimed at reducing occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS), and promoting compliance with its Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for general industry, maritime and construction industries. Background A 2015 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) […]
Advance Your Ergonomics Program with Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) technology used to be something that you would only see in movies (I’m picturing the virtual combat scene from The Matrix (1999) between Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne). With the advent of VR for video game consoles, it is becoming accessible to everyone in their homes. The first time I used the […]
OSHA Recordkeeping: Causes and Consequences of Underreporting Workplace Injuries & Illnesses
OSHA workplace injury and illness reporting season is already upon us, and there’s no better time for employers to take a step back and review their injury and illness recordkeeping practices — not only to make sure you’re in compliance, but to evaluate whether you’re capturing the most accurate possible injury and illness data in […]
CSB Proposes New Accidental Chemical Release Reporting Requirements
The Chemical Safety and Investigation Board (CSB) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would create new accidental chemical release reporting requirements, in addition to those already in place under other regulations. In comparison to existing regulatory requirements, the CSB proposed rule would broaden reporting requirements by requiring reporting under a range of […]
Ergo U: University of Wisconsin–Madison: Effective Human-Robot Teaming
In the series Ergo U: Ergonomics Research Notes from the Field, VelocityEHS Director of Research and Ergonomics Engineer Blake McGowan meets with ergonomics researchers from leading universities and associations across the country to share their latest findings. Field notes Recently, Blake met with Dr. Robert Radwin, the Duane H. and Dorothy M. Bluemke Professor, from […]
The Bent-Handle Snow Shovel is an Ergonomic Aid: Fact or Fiction?
Since we wrote our last blog post about snow shovels, new research has been conducted about the effectiveness of bent-handle shovels. Here are the latest findings to help you make an informed decision if you’re in the market for a new one this winter. Every Year There Are Over 12,000 Reported Injuries from Snow Shoveling […]
How High Should My Desk Be?
As an ergonomist, one of the most common issues I see at client sites is improper desk height, particularly desks that are positioned too high for individuals. If you’re working at a desk that is too high, you may notice that you elevate your arms, shrug your shoulders, extend your arms forward to use the […]