ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- If highly demanding activities are performed for long durations, fatigue and injury will likely occur. What qualifies as "highly demanding" may surprise you. Almost every ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant public health challenge globally, affecting a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, construction and office-based work.

Although I have always been tall, I have never been known for my posture. As early as middle school, one of my basketball and volleyball coaches began regularly correcting my posture. She would poke ...

As we continue to move through uncharted waters, it is important for businesses to keep employee safety top of mind. When it comes to workplace safety and employee wellbeing, few things are as ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints and occur in the workplace. Implementing workplace controls can help reduce the risk of WMSDs. The ...

The psychological stress that surgeons face is well-documented. Less understood is the physical stress they endure from spending hours in awkward positions in the operating room. It's not uncommon for ...

Over the past two years, the global Covid-19 crisis has continued to teach us about ourselves, communities, workplace and humanity. Despite the unpredictable obstacles thrown at every industry and ...

Laboratory ergonomics involves designing workstations, tools, and processes to best fit the worker and optimize performance of the work system. Ergonomics addresses the whole human, spanning physical, ...

Ergonomics programs may tend to focus on the spinal cord, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the back but painful sprains, strains and tears can happen anywhere in the body. Employers should take a ...