How to Use Ergonomic Assessments to Avoid Common Ergonomic Risks

Posted on June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 by admin

Written by Kevin Lombardo. Originally Posted on March 30, 2022. The ergonomic assessment remains a critical part of every safety leader’s toolkit when it comes to creating safe workplaces and preventing work-related injuries like MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders). Ergonomic risk is hidden in all corners of the workplace, from offices and home workstations to manufacturing floors, Read more about How to Use Ergonomic Assessments to Avoid Common Ergonomic Risks[…]

Creform Corporation’s ergonomic lift workstation

Posted on May 23, 2022May 26, 2022 by admin

Written by Creform Corporation. Originally Posted on March 15, 2022. The workstation has overall dimensions of 72″ W x 78″ H x 34″ D and is built with 42mm and 28mm pipe and joints. Secured inside each of the workstation’s four vertical legs is a hydraulic cylinder so its height can be varied to optimize Read more about Creform Corporation’s ergonomic lift workstation[…]

FROM PRIVATE PRACTICE TO DISNEYLAND, PHYSICAL THERAPY ALUMNA SHARES CAREER OF CALCULATED RISKS

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by admin

Written by Jordan Gibler. Originally Posted on April 25, 2022. For over 30 years, Joanette Lima Nativo has been redefining how businesses and industries imagine workplace safety. Blazing trails in the nascent field of ergonomics, her career has led from the assembly lines of heavy industry to the myriad magical environments of Disneyland Parks and Read more about FROM PRIVATE PRACTICE TO DISNEYLAND, PHYSICAL THERAPY ALUMNA SHARES CAREER OF CALCULATED RISKS[…]

Be Mindful Of Your Movement To Prevent Injuries

Posted on April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 by admin

Written by Lisa Foust Prater. Originally Posted on February 16, 2022. Farmwork often involves making the same actions over and over, which can lead to repetitive-motion injuries. Whether milking cows, operating a tractor, harvesting crops by hand, carrying heavy loads, or doing a number of other chores, farmers and ranchers are at risk of developing Read more about Be Mindful Of Your Movement To Prevent Injuries[…]

MSD prevention should consider role of gender and psychosocial hazards too

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by admin

Originally posted: March 08, 2022. Workplaces need to examine how work is organized and assigned by gender if they want to understand and address the real root causes of musculoskeletal injuries (MSDs). Workplace representatives, researchers and regulators too have come to understand that work-related MSDs are influenced by a wide range of factors. Research evidence Read more about MSD prevention should consider role of gender and psychosocial hazards too[…]

Rosinox gives modular cooking suite an ergonomic makeover

Posted on March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 by admin

Originally posted: April 13, 2021. Written by: Andrew Seymour Rosinox has reengineered its Rosichef Signature 900 modular cooking range in a move that it says will offer chefs even more flexibility, efficiency and performance. The new line of cooking appliances, which is exclusively available in the UK through Jestic Foodservice Solutions, combines technological innovation and Read more about Rosinox gives modular cooking suite an ergonomic makeover[…]

How Ergonomic Tools Can Benefit Home Gardeners

Posted on March 14, 2022March 16, 2022 by admin

Originally posted: June 21, 2021 Gardening is a rewarding activity that has been found to provide a host of benefits beyond ensuring readily available access to fresh fruits, vegetables and awe-inspiring blooms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says many gardening tasks qualify as light to moderate exercise, which means raking the leaves and Read more about How Ergonomic Tools Can Benefit Home Gardeners[…]

The Time to Combat Radiologic Technologist Burnout is Now

Posted on February 28, 2022March 1, 2022 by admin

Originally posted April 7, 2021. Written by Rob Fabrizio. Four ways imaging vendors can help. Heavy lifting, repetitive motions, long hours, skittish patients and demanding physicians. These are just a few of the many challenges radiologic technologists (rad techs) contend with every day. The job is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. It’s no surprise, then, Read more about The Time to Combat Radiologic Technologist Burnout is Now[…]

How Ola Strandberg redefined electric guitar ergonomics for a new generation

Posted on February 17, 2022 by admin

The guitars built by .strandberg may look unconventional, but they’re designed to be more ergonomic and playable than guitars of the past, says founder Ola Strandberg. Image credit: .strandberg Originally posted February 3, 2022. Written by Jamie Dickson For many people, Sweden is the home of thoughtful, elegant design. From vintage Saab cars to furniture Read more about How Ola Strandberg redefined electric guitar ergonomics for a new generation[…]

Employee Wellness in the Era of Hybrid Work: Ergonomics, Mental Health, and Self-Care

Posted on December 6, 2021December 7, 2021 by admin

Written by Kevin Lombardo. Originally posted on November 8, 2021 From factory floors and warehouses to offices and homes across the country, the nature of work has evolved significantly in the last couple of years. Research conducted by DORN Companies indicates that employers are noticing impacts in the overall health, safety, and wellness of their Read more about Employee Wellness in the Era of Hybrid Work: Ergonomics, Mental Health, and Self-Care[…]