• An Ergonomics Assessment in the Hospital Setting

    Healthcare Ergonomics October 7, 2013

    Hospitals are complex systems relying on an extremely diverse group of occupations, many of which are physically demanding.  So, hospital employees can be at particularly high risk for development of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD’s).  Injuries among Healthcare Workers rank among the highest by industry according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

  • Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers

    Industrial Ergonomics October 3, 2013

    Construction is a physically demanding occupation, but a vital part of our nation and the U.S. economy. In 2006, the total annual average number of workers employed in construction rose to an all-time high of nearly 7.7 million, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This large workforce handled tasks that range from carryingContinue reading

  • The War on Sitting

    Ergonomics September 25, 2013

    Despite being a relatively new field of study, the amount of research and information regarding the negative effects of prolonged sitting has quickly become quite vast. Recent research is pointing to some of the most alarming revelations…