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 ...

From safety footwear and wearables to lift tables and pallet positioners, human-focused design is reshaping how safety risks ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is a common misperception that Henry Ford invented the first assembly line. That was Ransom Olds, who used the new approach to increase Oldsmobile output by 500 percent in a single year. Ford took ...

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 ...

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 ...

BOSTON — The U.S. Senate late Tuesday voted down ergonomic workplace rules imposed by former President Clinton during his final weeks in office. Senators voted 56 to 44 to rescind the Occupational ...

For a small business owner and his or her employees, today’s workplace typically requires spending most of your time in front of a computer or on a mobile device. Whether you are a home-based solo ...