Warehouse Ergonomics: A Must For OSHA NEP Compliance, Part 2
As noted in the previous post, inspectors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are conducting unscheduled inspections of distribution centers (DCs) and warehouses as directed by its National Emphasis Program (NEP). Among the areas OSHA inspectors are examining ...
Warehouse Ergonomics: A Must For OSHA NEP Compliance, Part 1
Since October 2023, inspectors from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have been conducting unscheduled visits to distribution centers (DCs) and warehouses as directed by its National Emphasis Program (NEP). Why these facilities specifically? The agency notes that warehousing ...
Ergonomic Solutions: Use Them To Boost Productivity In Understaffed Operations
The majority of supply chain and logistics leaders continue to struggle with achieving adequate headcount to meet productivity goals. According to recent industry research, 76% report that their operations are experiencing a shortage of workers; 37% describe that shortage as ...
Tips For Successful Ergonomic Equipment Implementations Shared By EASE Council ...
Deploying ergonomic solutions in manufacturing and distribution operations improves productivity while reducing the risk of injury. Both of those benefits can have a positive impact on workforce attraction and retention. These were the key messages offered by the Ergonomic Assist ...
Ergonomic Industrial Workstations Reduce Worker Fatigue
The number of manufacturing and assembly operations in the U.S. is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.96% between 2024 and 2028. Simultaneously, value added services — often customizations performed by workers — are likely ...
EASE Council Panel To Discuss Ergonomic Manufacturing Solutions At MODEX ...
Annually, U.S. manufacturers lose nearly $8.32 billion due to serious, non-fatal workplace injuries. According to the 2023 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index’s Manufacturing report, the top cause is overexertion when handling objects. (It’s also the top cause of injuries across ...
Ergonomic Material Handling Solutions Cut Workplace Repetitive Lifting Injury Risks
While workplace injuries can result from a single incident in which a worker attempts to move, position, or lift a very large, heavy load, they can also occur when an employee performs the same task repeatedly. Whether it’s in a ...
EASE Council Alliance Furthers OSHA Workplace Safety Education Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has formed an alliance with the Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment (EASE) Council of MHI. The partnership currently covers the state of Georgia. Together, the two organizations will work ...
E-Commerce and Ergonomics: How Adapting Pallet Rack with Carton Flow ...
This post is part of the EASE Council’s Educational Series: E-Commerce and Ergonomics Forecasts predict that the North American e-commerce market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5% between now and 2027. Contributing to this growth ...
Hear How Ergonomic Solutions Make Work Easier In New EASE ...
The members of the Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment (EASE) Council offer a variety of educational resources, presentations and seminars, technical papers, checklists, and ergonomic articles on their website. They also produce videos whose content offers insights into the application ...