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Ten Ways to Work Ergonomically When Traveling
As a company whose workforce is on the road weekly, we understand the difficulties that work travel can present in terms of ergonomics. So we asked each of our certified professional ergonomists for their best tips on working smarter outside of the office. Use a 4-wheeled suitcase. It requires less force to move and you […]
Motorcycle Ergonomics – Cycle Ergo
by Winnie Ip, CPE Though you can read a lot about motorcycle safety, it’s not often you come across motorcycle ergonomics. In my quest to find a new bike, I found a neat website, Cycle-Ergo, that uses human anthropometrics to help you determine riding posture (knee and forward lean angle) for any motorcycle or scooter. The […]
OSHA’s View on Stretching and Injury Prescription
by Jeff Sanford, CPE At the recent SESHA Conference, I heard a speaker discussing stretching as a method to control MSD’s. During the talk, there was a ‘point-counterpoint’ type discussion on how stretching can be both a positive and a negative. One of the key takeaways for me was a strong message from OSHA that […]
Three Things to Know about a Physical Demands Analysis
by Greg Cresswell, CPE What is a Physical Demands Analysis? A Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) is a document that describes the physical and environmental exposures that are required by employees in order to complete job tasks. They come in many forms and take on many different names. For example, your company may call them “Physical […]
OSHA and EPA Related News for January 2012
This round up of news from OSHA and the EPA includes updates on GHS, I2P2, Silica Standard, the Mercury Standard and the new Greenhouse Gas Map. OSHA OSHA’s GHS Adoption Delayed at OMB — OMB has extended the review of OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard. Best guess for OMB’s final action on GHS is February. […]
Ergo Myths: The Bent-Handle Shovel is Best
By Kevin Perdeaux, CPE The ‘ergonomic’ bent-handle shovel is not new to the market, and is a far more popular choice than the traditional straight-handle shovel. However, despite its popularity, why doesn’t the ergonomic shovel render the traditional straight-handle shovel obsolete? The two shovels are designed to provide mechanical advantages in different situations. The bent-handle […]
OSHA Form 300A Posting Date Approaching: February 1, 2012
February 1 is right around the corner which means it’s almost time for many companies to post OSHA Form 300A. Form 300A is a summary log of all work-related injuries for 2011. From February 1 through April 30, non-exempt companies are required by the OSHA Recordkeeping Standard to post a log. Forms 300, 300A, 301 […]
Ergonomics of Airplanes: What Makes Us Comfortable?
By Mike Hoonhorst, AEP Due to the nature of our jobs as consultants, we often find ourselves on an airplane, traveling across the country, and even across the world. And with the holiday season in full swing, you too may find yourself flying soon. Almost all of us have probably said, “I cannot wait to […]
Calculating The Cost of Workplace Stretching Programs
by Blake McGowan, CPE In this month’s e-newsletter, I explained how many health and safety professionals underestimate the cost of site-wide workplace stretching programs. Here’s a way to calculate the cost of your organization’s stretching program. Step 1: Calculate the recommended workplace stretching activity time (in minutes) per week (Equation 1), based on the following […]
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Fail Leads to OSHA Fines and Other September News
OSHA is proposing penalties of up $49,200 for two manufactures and two distributors in Florida for failure to protect employees from exposure to formaldehyde and failure to communicate hazards of products to downstream users. According to the news release issued on September 8, 2011, OSHA inspected the Florida firms based on a referral from Oregon’s […]