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Helping Ergonomists and Safety Managers find the right solutions to a host of ergonomic-related challenges.

IN THIS ISSUE

>> 1. The Billion-Dollar Ergonomics Opportunity
>> 2. New ANSI/ASSE Standard Focuses on Prevention Through Design
>> 3. Teamwork Can Help Conquer Occupational Fatigue
>> 4. Baylor University Researchers Use Body Scanners as Tools for Designing Protective Clothing
>> 5. Green Initiatives Can Create a Healthier, More Productive Work Force

This Week's News

1. The Billion-Dollar Ergonomics Opportunity

What would U.S. employers do with an extra billion dollars a month, the cost to U.S. business of overexertion injuries?

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2. New ANSI/ASSE Standard Focuses on Prevention Through Design

A new ANSI/ASSE standard will address occupational hazards not just on site or after an incident occurs, but from the beginning – in the design process.

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3. Teamwork Can Help Conquer Occupational Fatigue

A construction worker operating heavy machinery. A pilot navigating a flight through stormy weather. A surgeon operating on a patient. If any of these people become fatigued on the job, they may find themselves in a life or death situation. According to a new study, teamwork may be the best way to combat the dangerous effects of occupational fatigue.

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4. Baylor University Researchers Use Body Scanners as Tools for Designing Protective Clothing

By merely stepping into a darkened booth, gripping a couple of handles and pushing a “trigger” with their thumbs, workers one day may be able to virtually try on protective clothing and equipment and find the perfect fit.

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5. Green Initiatives Can Create a Healthier, More Productive Work Force

Companies that incorporate eco-friendly initiatives aren’t just helping save the Earth – they also can create a healthier, more productive work environment for their employees.

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