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Ergonomics
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Welcome to Ergonomics
News, a monthly electronic newsletter designed to help Ergonomists and
Safety Managers find the right solutions to a host of ergonomic-related
challenges - from manual material handling to office ergonomics. The
newsletter will include a column written by a veteran ergonomist, plus
several other articles linked to
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In This
Newsletter:
1. Ergonomics
Risk Assessment: Determining When, Why, Who and How You Should Perform
One
2. New
Warehouse Design Boosts Productivity
3. Survey
Addresses Matting Systems and Environmental, Safety Issues
4. Worthington
Puts Wellness to Work
5. Obesity
Costly for Employers
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2. New Warehouse Design Boosts
Productivity
A Wisconsin-based power generator manufacturer recently implemented
an alternative warehouse design, featuring a non-traditional aisle and
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maintain a safe work environment.
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5. Obesity Costly for Employers
A new report from the Conference Board shows that obesity costs U.S.
private employers a pretty penny – about $45 billion a year in medical
expenses and work loss.
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