Back pain is the second largest cause of employee absenteeism in the United States. For people who work at computer workstations, good office seating is essential for preventing back pain and ...

Injuries on jobsites aren’t just a result of major accidents. Oftentimes, they’re a gradual problem caused by poor ergonomics. Common conditions like strains and sprains, tendonitis, carpal tunnel ...

The physical demands of Material Manual Handling (MMH) workers are immense and are to be congratulated, handled with care, even. It is fair to say that employees are using their own invaluable asset ...

Imagine standing on a hard concrete floor for hours every day. For many manufacturing workers, this is a daily reality, leading to persistent pain in their feet, hips and lower back. As large ...

DES PLAINES, IL --The American Society of Safety Engineers' (ASSE) Ergonomics Branch has developed tips as part of October's National Ergonomics Week. The ASSE's goal is to help elminiate workplace ...

Vitello recommended people visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's website (www.osha.gov) to review the agency's ergonomics checklist. "I think (an emphasis on ergonomics) is ...