Every week, we scour the internet for the best new OHS articles and resources (so you don’t have to), and share what we find in a “Best of the Week” post.

Ergonomics articles

Research Finds Wellness Programs Improve Safety 
I have some good news and some bad news for you. Good news first: if you have a wellness program at your facility, you’re making a good investment that is backed by  increasingly convincing research. And the bad news: if you aren’t running a wellness program at your facility, you might not have an excuse anymore. New research by the Colorado School of Public Health found that a wellness program reduced worker’s compensation costs and improved productivity.

Aging Workers and Ergonomics — A Fresh Perspective 
This article explores aspects and implications of the aging workforce, including an examination of some physical changes associated with aging and how meaningful they may be for work performance. Recent data on age and injury rates and costs are discussed and particular areas of concern are highlighted. The role of ergonomics in safeguarding older workers is addressed as are other global demographics that may be of concern to future safety and ergonomics practitioners.

Lighting Ergonomics — Survey and Solutions 
Poor lighting can lead to eyestrain/headaches or working in awkward postures to view a screen. Read this article to learn ways to detect and solve some of the most common lighting problems in the workplace.

The Benefits of a Lunch Hour Walk 
Looking to lower stress for yourself and for your coworkers? A new study finds that even a light walk at lunchtime can immediately lift people’s moods and ability to handle stress at work. Consider organizing lunchtime walks for a more pleasant afternoon work experience.

The Six Essential Elements of Workplace Stretching Programs 
Adding a workplace stretching program to your MSD prevention process could be a huge step forward for you, if you do it correctly. Get started off right by including these six essential elements.