Insights, research, and practical guidance on ergonomics and workplace safety from Dr. Brandy Miller and the Apex Ergonomics team.
The California occupational safety and health standards board recently enacted a Hotel Housekeeping Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP). Here are five key things every employer in the hospitality industry needs to know about compliance and implementation.
Continue Reading →According to the American Physical Therapy Association, two-thirds of Americans experience back pain, but almost half of those people never seek professional help. Your office chair's seat pan may be a hidden culprit — learn what to look for and how to adjust it.
Continue Reading →Originally published April 1, 2016 for EHS Today. Everything about your monitor setup — height, distance, angle, and whether to use one screen or two — has a direct impact on neck, shoulder, and eye strain. Here's how to get it right.
Continue Reading →Originally published April 18, 2016 for The OSHA Defense Report. The California Supreme Court's ruling on suitable seating has significant implications for employers. This article examines both the legal requirements and the ergonomic science behind providing proper seating.
Continue Reading →Originally published March 7, 2014 in EHS Today. Workers in transportation and warehousing face some of the highest rates of musculoskeletal injury. Discover practical techniques to reduce lifting, pushing, and repetitive-motion risks on the warehouse floor.
Continue Reading →Originally published July 20, 2005 for EHS Today. Choosing the right hand tool for a job is about more than efficiency — it's about protecting workers from cumulative trauma disorders. Learn the ergonomic criteria that should guide every tool selection decision.
Continue Reading →Originally published March 3, 2016 in Lodging Magazine. High levels of customer satisfaction depend on a healthy, productive workforce. This article explores how ergonomic interventions in the hospitality industry directly reduce injury rates and improve operational performance.
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