Factors in Ergonomics Beyond Workstation Design

Many people get work-related back injuries, wrist disorders, and assorted strains and sprains. Injuries may occur suddenly or may develop slowly over time. Sometimes improving our “fit” while working can help prevent these injuries; however, often away-from-work factors complicate the ergonomics process. Although it is believed that injuries are caused by many factors, I encourage…

Ergonomics Regulations in the United States

On January 29, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor proposed changes to occupational injury and illness recording and reporting practices. OSHA is proposing to revise its Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting (Recordkeeping) regulation to restore a column to the OSHA 300 Log that employers would use to record work-related musculoskeletal…