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Ergonomics Articles
1. Quick Tip: Ergonomics in the Workplace
Today ergonomics is defined as the science of designing the workplace to accommodate the worker. A Polish scientist and educator by the name of Wojciech Jatrzebowski first introduced ergonomics more than 120 years ago.
2. Stretching at the Workstation
No matter how well a workstation is designed, problems may arise if attention is not paid to the way the work is done. Working at a computer often involves very few changes in body position. This lack of movement can lead to muscle pain and strain. The answer … get up and move!
3. How to Engage Your Team Members in the Ergonomics Process
Ergonomics is a perfect way to engage the employees in your organization. Learn the benefits of engaging your team members in ergonomics and five practical tips to get you started quickly.
4. Ten Ergonomic Tips for a Healthier Workspace
Eyestrain? Sore back? It is amazing how making even small tweaks to office furnishings or work habits can make you more comfortable. To reduce your risk of injury, and improve your performance, consider these ten practical ergonomic tips for your workspace—and work style.
5. The Business Case for an On-site Industrial Athletic Trainer
You’re on board. You know what an athletic trainer is. You know that a workplace athletic trainer is really an injury prevention specialist. You know the value of having an athletic trainer on your team. But you also know you still have work to do in order to convince others in your organization that an athletic trainer is a good investment. The goal of this article is to help you make the case for adding an on-site athletic trainer to your team.
