Bates College is pleased to offer employees an ergonomics assessment program. Please contact EHS to schedule a review of your office workstation or your job task/other work area. We can often increase ...

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...

The International Ergonomics Association says ergonomics exists to "optimize human well-being and overall system performance". The efficiency, productivity, competitiveness and safety of our ...

Most companies do a decent job of documenting safety and ergonomic issues, but there is much room for improvement when it comes to following through with implementing the corrective actions in a ...

Whatever your job, you probably spend a big chunk of the day sitting, typing, and clicking. From sore wrists to stiff backs, these endless hours in front of a computer can wreak havoc on your body.

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 ...

Spending hours in front of a computer can seriously affect your health, especially if your workspace isn't set up to support comfort. A good monitor stand can relieve neck and back strain, improve ...

The US Department of Labor has disclosed that a corporate-wide settlement has been reached between Amazon and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aimed at enhancing employee ...