ergonomics
June 17, 2026
Ergonomics Tips for Painting Contractors
Painting contractors spend their days in demanding positions: reaching overhead, bending, working on ladders and handling heavy buckets and spray equipment. These repeated postures and movements can place strain on the neck, shoulders, back and wrists. Best Practices to Avoid Injuries The tips below can help you protect your body and stay healthy on the...
April 21, 2026
Ergonomics: Utilizing the Power Zone
Many workplace injuries occur when lifting or carrying materials. One of the most effective ways to reduce strain on your body is to work within your power zone. Using proper lifting techniques and keeping materials in this zone helps protect your back, shoulders, and arms while improving control and efficiency. Understanding and applying this concept...
April 9, 2026
Understanding and Preventing Digital Eye Strain
Digital eye strain, often referred to as computer vision syndrome, occurs when your eyes become fatigued from prolonged use of screens such as computers, tablets, and smartphones. Focusing on screens for extended periods forces your eyes to work harder, especially when combined with factors like glare, poor lighting and improper screen positioning. Eye strain is...
September 30, 2025
National Ergonomics Month – Work From Home Considerations
October is National Ergonomics Month. Ergonomics refers to the science of designing systems, products and work environments to help people enjoy optimal conditions. Ideal ergonomics may improve productivity and limit health issues, including musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive stress injuries. However, given the recent rise in the popularity of remote work arrangements, employers may not be...
September 2, 2025
Combatting Tech Neck
While not an official medical diagnosis, “tech neck” has become a familiar phrase in today’s workplace. As smartphones, laptops and tablets have become everyday tools, people spend more time hunched over screens. The result is a growing number of individuals who spend hours per day behind screens reporting stiffness, discomfort and pain in their neck...
March 20, 2025
4 Reasons to Provide Employees with Ergonomic Furniture
Creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported goes beyond offering competitive salaries and benefits. The right furniture can enhance comfort and have far-reaching impacts on safety, efficiency, and overall employee satisfaction. If you want to build a workspace that promotes well-being and success, consider these reasons to provide your employees with ergonomic furniture....
September 16, 2024
Ensuring Proper Workplace Ergonomics
October is recognized as National Ergonomics Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the purpose of this yearly initiative is to raise awareness of and help reduce occupational injuries caused by poor workstation design. Ergonomics is the science of fitting a workspace to an individual’s needs to increase efficiency while reducing...
August 3, 2023
Back to Basics: Remote Work Ergonomics
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work became increasingly more common and has been incorporated into many organizations. Employees can now either work entirely from home, or in a hybrid setting where they only visit the office sometimes. Safety professionals must be aware of the hazards that can occur in home offices and workspaces, specifically regarding...
June 2, 2023
Is My Computer Setup Ergonomically Correct?
Whether we are back at the office or working from home, we often slip into bad office posture habits when it comes to how we work at our computers. The Mayo Clinic offers advice on how to set the proper positioning when using a computer in order to up y avoid some of the health...