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Washington state updates Janitorial Workload Calculator

S+H Staff — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:47:06 +0000

Tumwater, WA — An online tool designed to quantify the workload of janitorial jobs and evaluate workers’ musculoskeletal injury risk has been updated for use in large commercial and office building environments. The Janitorial Workload Calculator, developed by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, assesses musculoskeletal workload from repetitive motions, awkward postures, forceful […]

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Practice wellness at work to prevent MSDs

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:39 +0000

When you’re feeling tired, mentally stressed or unsupported at work, your body feels it, too. Tense muscles, poor posture and fatigue can all increase your risk of musculoskeletal disorders. MSDs is a broad term used to identify common issues experienced by employees related to muscle discomfort, back pain, sprains or strains. Making small changes in […]

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Deploying a Large-Scale Ergonomics Process

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:18 +0000

The key to long-term success in ergonomics is to build a strong foundation with solid planning. This e-book reviews the critical elements of establishing, deploying and, most importantly, sustaining a large-scale workplace ergonomics process to identify risk factors and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Based on real-world experience, proven management practices and data mined from hundreds of […]

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Democrats push USDA to maintain meat-processing line speed limits

S+H Staff — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:23:31 +0000

Washington — A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to abandon efforts to permanently raise line speed limits at some poultry-processing facilities and remove maximum speeds for certain pork processors. “Line speed limits exist to protect workers and food safety, and increasing those limits […]

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NSC report highlights the benefits of MSD prevention technology

S+H Staff — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:17 +0000

Washington — Use of technologies designed to prevent on-the-job musculoskeletal disorders also contribute to improved awareness, reduced mental stress and increased job satisfaction, the National Safety Council says in a new report. For Frontline Worker Perceptions of MSD Prevention Technology, researchers from NSC’s MSD Solutions Lab surveyed 405 nonmanagerial workers who have personal experience using […]

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Physical strain common among warehouse workers: survey

S+H Staff — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:47:18 +0000

Chicago — Around 3 out of 4 warehouse workers have considered leaving their jobs because of injury concerns or discomfort, according to the results of a recent survey. ProGlove, an industrial wearable technology provider, surveyed more than 200 warehouse workers and managers in the United States and United Kingdom to understand the impacts of “ergonomic […]

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Soft, air-powered exoskeleton may help reduce job-related muscle strain

S+H Staff — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:31:24 +0000

Arlington, TX — Engineers from the University of Texas at Arlington say they’ve developed a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that shows promise in helping workers reduce muscle strain. The Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton, or PASE, uses a “lightweight silicone ‘pneumatic actuator’ – a soft, air-filled mechanism that helps move the arm – to assist movement […]

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Ergonomics and older workers

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:03:00 +0000

What role does ergonomic design play in retaining an aging industrial workforce?

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Implementing an ergonomics program

S+H Staff — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

What are three common missteps organizations make when deploying ergonomics initiatives?

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Safe when out of sight

S+H Staff — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Remote work and hybrid setups, such as two days at home and three in the office, have become the norm for people who work at a desk.

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