Items Tagged with 'ergonomics'

HeroWear’s Apex 2 exosuit launched in 2023 and features a modular design and elastic bands that function like an extra set of back muscles.

Warehouse work comes with a unique set of physical challenges. But during peak seasons, like holiday shopping or events like Prime Day, those demands skyrocket.

Adopting a more personalized design approach to cleaning equipment will help facility maintenance teams build operational resilience, deliver better and safer cleaning outcomes and protect employees.

Rather than just reacting to workplace injury issues, we can take proactive steps to prevent them.

The two-year initiative focused on reducing workplace injuries at Carhartt's manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Ergonomics principles can guide employers towards systems that adapt to workers’ needs and decrease the potential for discomfort and harm.

Doug Backinger of Caster Concepts discusses the growing trend of automation and ergonomics in the materials handling industry.

Whether moving parts to the dock or product down an assembly line, lower push forces mean that employees can move materials quickly with less wear on their bodies and greater productivity. 

Truck driving ergonomics is an often overlooked part of vehicle safety. Employee comfort and musculoskeletal health deserve attention, too.

As the seasons transition from the quiet of winter to the vibrancy of spring and summer, we are offered a chance to inject new life into our daily routines and work environments.