Working in road construction, we use jackhammers a lot. We’re constantly breaking through concrete to do one repair or another. Lately, I’ve been feeling a tingling sensation in my right hand. I...
To set up your computer chair, push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair, adjust the height of the seat so that your feet are flat on the floor, and adjust the back of the chair to a 110...
Work Related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders (WMSD's) are the most common ergonomic workplace injury. They are also known as repetitive strain injuries or cumulative trauma disorders. These soft tissue...
Back pain is not an inevitable consequence of a desk job. Give your back a break by following some common sense suggestions to better back health on the job:Check your posture when siting at your...
Humantech's board-certified professional ergonomist, Greg Cresswell, explains why it's not such a good idea to trade your office chair for an exercise ball. Learn why they are better for the gym.Be...
Certified Professional Ergonomist and Managing Consultant, Blake McGowan, summarizes a recent study on the benefits of standing and treadmill workstations.Be sure to check out our free upcoming...
Certified Professional Ergonomist and Managing Consultant, Blake McGowan, summarizes the study "The State of Ergonomics for Mobile Computing Technology" and shares ways to reduce the risk of of...
Certified Professional Ergonomist and Managing Consultant Blake McGowan summarizes the findings of the 2014 study that revised the NIOSH Lifting Equation.Be sure to check out our free upcoming...
Certified Professional Ergonomist and Managing Consultant Blake McGowan shares the findings of a recent study on the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the working population, specifically...
