Recent research has shown that the more time employees spend in their chairs, the more likely they are to develop serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. The July special ...

Ergonomics is the study of work. From an OSHA perspective, it is the process of designing the job to fit the employee, rather than forcing the employee’s body to fit the job. This process may include ...

The October special issue of Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications featuring research on the science and technology of driver distraction is available online. "This special ...

In the high-stakes world of American logistics, distribution, and last-mile delivery, there is a silent predator that costs the industry billions of dollars annually. This "predator" is not a sudden ...

Human factors/ergonomics (HF/E) experts, like professionals in many other scientific domains, have joined the fight against global warming and climate change. Their research and practice focus on ...

The ergonomics page has numerous resources and training to help you alleviate common workstation pain or discomfort. Many ergonomics issues can be resolved with simple workstation adjustments or ...

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% ...