WASHINGTON — In 1990, a Republican Labor secretary put ergonomics on the map by launching a drive for federal rules that would enlist employers in the quest to prevent what she called “one of the ...

Since 1958, workers at the Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, have sealed bottles of their famous bourbon by hand-dipping them into wax. And according to a company spokesman, not one ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- If highly demanding activities are performed for long durations, fatigue and injury will likely occur. What qualifies as "highly demanding" may surprise you. Almost every ...

Day in day out, industry-wide, manufacturers lose time to workplace injuries and send workers home to their families, impaired and disabled, for days, weeks or perhaps the rest of their lives.

The tendinitis in Mike Estrada’s right arm was getting worse. He couldn’t write up work orders for his construction company, carry a briefcase or even staple together papers. But although the pain was ...

One of the U.S.’s most productive pork processing plants is being forced to restructure part of its workspace to prevent the repetitive motion injuries that plague meatpacking workers. Expand your ...

Tool manufacturers are improving all aspects of their tools, including the shape, size, weight, balance, torque, vibration, speed, and noise. Manufacturing industries, with diverse fastening ...

Whether you are looking to open your first small business or are in the process of evaluating the health and safety practices of your existing office, it's essential that you identify and remedy ...

The word ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (law) to mean "the laws of work." Today, ergonomists study the interaction between humans and systems. They consider physical ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the information March 30 in its report on the characteristics of lost-worktime injuries and illnesses for the year. Not only are repetitive motion ...

On average, about 120,000 people annually undergo surgery to relieve work-related carpal tunnel symptoms. This is a significant expense for employers. It is a common misperception that Henry Ford ...

Tired of sitting? Try a different kind of chair. Or take an ergonomics class. Improper work practices may cause serious disabilities for employees. That’s why UC Davis Extension is offering a workshop ...