Musculoskeletal Disorders

Tumwater, WA — An online tool designed to quantify the workload of janitorial jobs and evaluate workers’ musculoskeletal injury risk has been updated for...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Chicago — Around 3 out of 4 warehouse workers have considered leaving their jobs because of injury concerns or discomfort, according to the results...

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comment on proposed rules that would remove maximum line speeds at eligible pork-processing facilities and...

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...

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

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.