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 ...

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% ...

Most of us tend to position ourselves in a way that makes us feel most comfortable because what feels best must be best, right? Well, this is not true—failing to take ergonomic precautions when it ...

Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses, leading to downtime, high costs and decreased employee morale. Often, these injuries stem from poor ergonomic design rather than just ...

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 ...

Common ergonomic injuries can include carpal tunnel, tendonitis in the arms and hands, ligament, and joint inflammation, and even disc or nerve compression due to conditions in poorly designed ...