Examples Of Costs And Benefits Of Ergonomics
Office Ergonomics Ergonomics Cost-Benefit Case Study Collection: Source, Workplace, Interventions, Costs, Measurements and Savings.
Office Ergonomics Ergonomics Cost-Benefit Case Study Collection: Source, Workplace, Interventions, Costs, Measurements and Savings.
The first annual Higher Health Symposium at Northwestern Health Sciences University, in Bloomington, MN, was a fast-paced event that shed light on new research on workplace wellness. Hundreds of attendees and two Twin Cities television stations turned out to learn about the innovative solutions to health challenges in the workplace. Carrie Schmitz, Marketing Research Manager...
This study assessed the effectiveness of an office ergonomics training program for video display terminal (VDT) users. Worker compensation costs and injury rates for the VDT-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were examined before and after implementation of training at two company locations. A greater number of claims were filed in the post- (n ¼ 18) versus...
A large-scale field intervention study was undertaken to examine the effects of office ergonomics training coupled with a highly adjustable chair on office workers’ knowledge and musculoskeletal risks. Office workers were assigned to one of three study groups: a group receiving the training and adjustable chair (n ¼ 96), a training-only group (n ¼ 63),...
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively. Exposure to...