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Ergonomics articles
1. Ergonomic Solutions for Retailers
NIOSH has released a new publication titled “Ergonomic Solutions for Retailers” to help workers in grocery stores and other retail establishments avoid strains and sprains while moving material from the delivery truck to the sales floor. The booklet uses illustrations to show how and where employees in a retail setting could use mechanical assist devices to lift, push, or pull heavy materials.
2. The Ergonomically Positioned Workcenter
Check out this resource from Workrite Ergonomics for detailed illustrations, tips and video tutorials on how to position an office workcenter. This is a well done and bookmark-worthy resource for office ergonomics.
3. Ergonomics and Safety: A Winning Partnership
Ergonomics and Safety are two distinct human factors sciences. However, when the two are paired as part of a productivity improvement effort, they complement injury prevention strategies, improve systems & product design, and improve overall worker safety.
4. Ergonomics Risk Assessment: Determining When, Why, Who and How You Should Perform One
This article from EHS Today provides a starting point for determining where to start with ergonomic risk assessments in your workplace. Learn when and why you should perform an ergonomic assessment.
5. Your Most Frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Stretching and Warm-up Programs
Have questions about workplace stretching and warm-up programs? Read the latest article on the Ergonomics Plus blog to get answers. Still have questions? Contact us and we’ll do our best to help you out.
