Summertime = More Ergonomics-Related Injuries and Illnesses
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the summer months of June, July and August have the most injuries resulting in […]
EH&S Issues Know No Borders!
No matter who we are, where we are, or what language we speak, EH&S risks hurt people, no matter how much one […]
Don’t be “Don Quixote” (or Cheap) with Ergonomics!
I am frequently asked to recommend a piece of equipment to assist with addressing an ergonomics need. I do not mind helping […]
What’s On Your Table?
We all like to eat a good meal, but many people don’t always understand, or appreciate the efforts that are required of […]
Where Does Safety Begin at Your Company?
I posted a simple poll recently that asked “Where does safety begin at your company?” Four options were provided: At the CEO’s […]
Proper Design Keeps Employees Safer & Makes Companies More Successful!
Design fascinates me. Companies open new, beautiful hotels, install multi-million dollar production lines, or spend millions on office furniture and accessories, yet […]
Risks Know No Borders
Someone recently asked me what industry I specialize in. I don’t. The principles of ergonomics transcend industries, as while people may look […]
Addressing Job Demands–and Injuries, via Effective Ergonomics and PtD
Do you know what PtD is? A lot of people who should know, don’t know. PtD is “Prevention through Design,” and the […]
Do You Know Your Numbers?
What numbers do you know? What’s the price of gas in your area? Here outside Chicago, it’s about $2.37/gallon. We stopped for […]
You CAN Have Cake–And Eat It, Too!
A while back I conducted a three-day site visit at a client, where one day was comprised of assessments and two were […]
What is Psychosocial Stress?
Many people know what physical ergonomics stresses are, but there is another kind of stress that can also hurt us. That stress […]