In the industrial world, the task typically takes priority. Everything, from plant layout to equipment design, is engineered to refine the process, squeeze out efficiencies, and boost output.  [...]

Office workers may not be on their feet all day, but long hours behind the desk can certainly take their toll. Our lower extremities rely on the “pump” of muscle […]

Home to the largest muscles in the body, our legs are simply not designed for long periods of inactivity, which is why desk work can be so hard on the […]

Office work may not be physical, but somewhat counterintuitively, that’s what makes it so hard on our bodies, and not just the upper body. Long hours at the desk can […]

Job rotation is much discussed across risk management, HR, and flexible working contexts. This is because the potential benefits of rotating jobs in a workplace are myriad, spanning ergonomics, [...]

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is an insidious work-related condition, with symptoms developing due to repeated exposure to powerful vibrations. Sadly, HAVS is permanent, but spotting early [...]

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, but not all risks are immediately visible. Some quietly accumulate over time or seem to appear out of nowhere, often leading to musculoskeletal [...]

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has proposed a new heat stress standard called Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. But the cogs of [...]

At its core, smart manufacturing is about efficiency and safety, much like ergonomics. But one cannot replace the other. Even with automations in place, smart factories still depend on people, [...]