Discover How Ergonomics Can Improve Worker Productivity And Retention
This article previously appeared in MHI Solutions Magazine, Volume 10, Issue 4. Being able to operate equipment without being injured or too fatigued to do much of anything else for the rest of the day goes a long way in ...
EASE Council Presents Panel Of Ergonomists To Discuss Workplace Safety ...
With improper ergonomics representing two of the top 10 non-fatal workplace injuries in the 2022 Liberty Mutual Insurance Workplace Safety Index, it’s more important than ever to implement better workplace safety measures. Together, overexertion when manually handling objects (number 1) ...
Two EASE Council Videos Detail Benefits Of Industry Group Membership
Working together to educate facility owners and operators about the importance of safer, healthier, and more ergonomically correct workplaces, the members of the Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment (EASE) Council of MHI are encouraging other manufacturers of this type of ...
Improper Ergonomics When Handling Objects And Awkward Postures Cost Employers ...
Every week, non-fatal workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses more than $1 billion, with total injuries exceeding $58 billion annually, according to Liberty Mutual Insurance’s 2022 Workplace Safety Index. The annual report, produced by the insurer’s risk control services division, ranks ...
E-Commerce And Ergonomics: The Evolution Of Lift Assist Devices To ...
The latest findings from Digital Commerce 360 confirm what many in retail distribution already knew: that COVID-19 prompted exponential growth in online shopping and e-commerce order fulfillment. In the U.S., e-commerce grew 32% in 2020, and tapered back to 14.2% ...
3 Considerations When Adding Industrial Ergonomics Solutions
According to the National Safety Council, the total cost of work-related injuries in 2019 was $171.0 billion. That total includes $53.9 billion in wage and productivity losses, $35.5 billion in medical expenses, and $59.7 billion in administrative expenses. Further, 70 ...
Reduce Inefficiencies And Injuries By Combining Ergonomic Solutions With Lean ...
While they may focus on different areas, there’s a natural synchrony between the principles of Lean manufacturing processes and ergonomic practices: both seek to eliminate waste and downtime while boosting efficiencies. Operations with Lean manufacturing initiatives continuously work toward minimizing ...