Ergonomics and Repetitive Motion - September 2026 - Week 37
This week we are talking about ergonomics and repetitive motion injuries. These are not the injuries that happen in a moment. They are the ones that build quietly over weeks, months, and years of doing the same movements in the same positions day after day. By the time most people feel them, the damage is already done and reversing it is significantly harder than preventing it.
Ergonomic injuries are the most common category of workplace injury in manufacturing and production environments. They affect more team members than any other hazard type and account for a significant portion of lost time, restricted duty, and permanent disability. And they are almost entirely preventable with awareness, habit changes, and the willingness to speak up early when something does not feel right.
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Ergonomics - January 2025 - Week 3
Ergonomics literally means “the rules of human strength. Engineers interested in the design of work environments originated the word in the 1950s. Today, the purpose of ergonomics in the workplace is to create a better match between the workers, the work they perform, and the equipment they use. A good match increases workers’ productivity and reduces ergonomic injuries.
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Ergonomics: Safety Topic - February 26, 2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34% of all lost-workday injuries and illnesses are work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). WMSD are a result of a bad match between the worker, the work they perform and the equipment they use. More common names for WMSD include repetitive stress injuries, cumulative trauma disorders, tennis elbow, white finger, and the most common of all, carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Ergonomics: Safety Brief - May 16, 2022
Ergonomics literally means “the rules of human strength. Engineers interested in the design of work environments originated the word in the 1950s. Today, the purpose of ergonomics in the workplace is to create a better match between the workers, the work they perform, and the equipment they use. A good match increases workers’ productivity and reduces ergonomic injuries.
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Ergonomics: Safety Briefing - November 5, 2021
Workplace injuries related to ergonomics which lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are among the most frequently reported cause of lost or restricted work time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSD cases account for 1/3 of all worker injury cases in the US. More importantly, MSDs caused by workplace ergonomic issues can severely impact a worker’s quality of life. This week we will look at what MSDs are, ergonomic risk factors, personal risk factors, and controlling these risk factors to keep employees safe.
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Ergonomics: Safety Topics - July 2021 - Week 3
Ergonomics literally means “the rules of human strength. Engineers interested in the design of work environments originated the word in the 1950s. Today, the purpose of ergonomics in the workplace is to create a better match between the workers, the work they perform, and the equipment they use. A good match increases workers’ productivity and reduces ergonomic injuries.
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Ergonomics: Safety Topics - November 2020 - week 1
Workplace injuries related to ergonomics which lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are among the most frequently reported cause of lost or restricted work time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSD cases account for 1/3 of all worker injury cases in the US. More importantly, MSDs caused by workplace ergonomic issues can severely impact a worker’s quality of life. This week we will take a look at what MSDs are, ergonomic risk factors, personal risk factors and controlling these risk factors to keep employees safe.
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