Hands come in different sizes and shapes. When choosing a tool for the job picking a tool that fits your hand makes the work more efficient. A handle too large or too small will cause early fatigue because of over or under gripping. How do you dec...

It wasn’t always safety first at Santa’s workshop when the elves labored feverishly to finish all the toys needed for the big night. There was the time Dingle chipped a front tooth when he lost hold of the small wood chisel he was sharpening on the ...

As an ergonomist, one of the most common complaints centers on the computer mouse. This necessary evil of computer input is the bane of so many workers, across all industries, men and women, young and old.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), there were 4,405 workplace fatalities in 2013. That equates out to almost 85 deaths per week or more than 12 per day! This is a very somber number.

With all 50 states reporting temperatures below freezing on Tuesday, November 18th, ‘tis the season to pay special attention to the condition of outdoor surfaces underfoot. Indeed, it seems that Old Man Winter has descended upon us suddenly and with...

Workplace Violence in healthcare is becoming an epidemic and situations can be difficult to manage for many reasons. It can take place in many forms in the workplace, and when it does, it affects us all.

A customer placing an order and the processing of that order is the true nature of business! It is getting very close to Halloween and we all know that Thanksgiving is next. For many businesses, this realization means the busiest time of the year i...

Good housekeeping practices not only help to maintain clean work areas, but in some cases, may prevent potential catastrophes. In 2008, we were witnesses of the dangers of combustible dust with the explosion at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Georgia...

When ventilation or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are used to protect workers from air contaminants, air sampling must be conducted to ensure those workers are not overexposed. Verifying that controls are adequate is critical. Air sampling fo...

OSHA has just updated their criteria for reporting workplace fatalities and severe injuries. The change will take place on January 1, 2015.