Ergonomics is the study of work. From an OSHA perspective, it is the process of designing the job to fit the employee, rather than forcing the employee’s body to fit the job. This process may include ...

Occupational Hazards' editor in Washington, James Nash, conducted this interview on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) ergonomics initiative with Gary Visscher, Deputy ...

In the late 1990's, Gary Orr was team leader of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) effort to write an ergonomics standard. He now works as a consultant and is based in ...

Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses, leading to downtime, high costs and decreased employee morale. Often, these injuries stem from poor ergonomic design rather than just ...