Category: Ergonomics

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to start shopping. Looking for an awesome gift idea? Check no further than the list below. Whether you’re buying for a co-worker, a family member, or even yourself, these items will improve your work buddy’s space or yours! Noise-canceling headphones are always a hit! Whether you’re… read more

Most office workers don’t consider the task of lifting part of their job description. During the holiday season, they should. If you’re on the social or activities committee, you’ll most likely find yourself lifting and carrying heavy ornament boxes and giant wreaths. The last thing you need is your arm in a sling, or worse,… read more

For access to jobs that require low clearance, the Eidos Model 112 TaskMaster might be just the thing you need. This heavy-duty work positioner on wheels is easy to adjust and move. Humantech’s Jonathan Valencia takes a closer look in this product review.

With 12,000 employees on five continents, automotive supplier Inteva Products needed a way to scale ergonomics across their 50 locations. Using a participatory approach to ergonomics, an emphasis on engineering design guidelines, and the standardized tools found in The Humantech System®, they’ve had strong success in North America and are now focusing abroad. Here is… read more

We are very good at knowing our physical capabilities.  You know if you can lift a gallon of milk off the top shelf of your refrigerator. What we are not as good at is accurately estimating the weight of an object.  For example, if that gallon of milk has been partially consumed, it is hard… read more

In a typical work week, employees spend an average of 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desks, according to the British Psychological Society. That’s a long time to sit in a chair that may not fit your anthropometrics (individual measurements). To get the right one, you may need to test the… read more

The question, “What methods are used to justify and implement improvements?” was asked to clients at this year’s Humantech System® Summit user conference. Certified ergonomist Mike Hoonhorst shares the answers in the video below. The three best practices include: Get corporate buy-in. Ensure the value proposition is communicated throughout the organization. Market your success. Communicate… read more

It’s easy to keep ergonomics in mind when you’re in the workplace, with daily reminders or posted signs promoting proper lifting techniques. We spend most of our lives outside of work (if you’re lucky enough) so it’s important to reduce our own daily risk exposures. As an ergonomist, I’ve often heard how clients improved their… read more

Proper placement of tooling and equipment is critical to reducing MSD risk and improving productivity in industrial environments, and Dectron USA makes it easier with their Kaizen Arms.  Humantech ergonomist Kendra Perdeaux takes a closer look at this modular support system.   

Whether you are kicking off an ergonomics process, or have been at it for several years, it is important to understand the keys to success. Described below are the various stages companies go through and targeted milestones to achieve continued success. Beginner: Planning The best way to begin a new ergonomics process is by clearly… read more