productivity

20 Jan, 25

Is Job Rotation the Secret to Fewer Injuries, or Are We Just Playing Musical Chairs?

Job rotation refers to the practice of assigning workers to different jobs throughout the day, most commonly moving from one job to another after breaks and lunch. Job rotation is often touted as a strategy to improve workforce flexibility and reduce injury rates. But does rotating workers between different tasks actually lower the risk of […]
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04 Nov, 24

Our stories: Ergonomics in Food Manufacturing

We work with many clients in the food sector, including bakeries, confectioneries, poultry processors, dairy, mills, and even pet food. In this week’s article, we share a bit of what we’ve learned about ergonomics in food manufacturing. How is this sector unique? One of the unique things about food production is the amount of personal […]
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Image of worker using crane and heading addressing ergonomics challenges in heavy lifting
26 Aug, 24

Addressing ergonomics challenges in heavy lifting

This article explores solutions and best practices for addressing strain/sprain injury hazards associated with heavy lifting and material handling in manufacturing. Heavy lifting is a common problem in many industries. Ergonomists aim to ensure that tasks are safe for at least 75% of the population. Ergonomics assessment tools indicate that almost all lifts greater than […]
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21 May, 24

Proven solutions: Does your ergonomist do “what if” assessments?

We’ve always been proud of our quantitative approach to ergonomics. We use detailed analysis tools to determine whether work demands are acceptable, and we evaluate potential solutions against the same standards. Doesn’t everyone do this? Believe it or not, no! Many companies use checklists or score-based tools such as Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) or […]
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