According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) — like back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome — mean downtime for your business. They account for nearly 30% ...

This means sitting too much as well as standing too much. We need a balanced middle ground to prevent office environment injuries and body strains. 2. Proper ergonomics are important. This applies ...

As an executive, you probably spend a lot more time thinking about economics than ergonomics. But ergonomics, the applied science of maximizing productivity by reducing employee fatigue and discomfort ...

Traditional classroom training rarely changes how people work. Microlearning—short, focused, practice-based modules—helps ...

Just as methods for long-distance communication have changed over the years, so have those used to facilitate an effective and sustainable ergonomics process. Where we were once restricted with ...

The word ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (law) to mean "the laws of work." Today, ergonomists study the interaction between humans and systems. They consider physical ...

Dr. Marvin J. Dainoff is one of the nation’s foremost experts on workplace ergonomics, also known as the science of designing or modifying workspaces to create an ideal fit for employees to carry out ...

Creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported goes beyond offering competitive salaries and benefits. The right furniture can enhance comfort and have far-reaching impacts on safety, ...

Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS), a leader in workplace ergonomics, held its inaugural Executive Dialogue event in M ...