Ergonomics
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Ergonomics articles below.
Boss Design Personal Workspace Solution
Mango delivers a quiet, private space for individual work and is linked to increased creativity, productivity, and well-being.
Humantech Manages Workplace Ergonomics
The Humantech System is a software as a service that provides everything necessary to deploy, monitor, and manage the ergonomics process.
MEGASteps Safety Footwear & Insole Advisor
The MEGASteps Footwear and Insole Advisor is a device that scans and analyzes an individual’s foot size and arch type and recommends the correct safety shoes and insole.
Study: Standing Desks Reduce Employees’ Sedentary Ways
Funded by the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation’s Transform Grant, a year-long study found adjustable workstations beneficial in reducing inactivity in and outside of the workplace.
Humantech Ergopoint Ergonomics Software
Ergopoint is an online solution for managing ergonomics in non-industrial environments.
Ignition 2.0 By The HON Company
Updated seating collection introduces ergonomic and aesthetic enhancements designed to boost productivity and collaboration in today’s evolving office.
Freedesk Portable Ergonomics for Healthier Lifestyle
Freedesk Personal Space and Freedesk Lap Top Stand help contribute to an active, productive, and healthy everyday life.
The Impact Of Flooring On Nurse Wellness
More comfortable, ergonomic flooring material can improve productivity and patient quality of care, reduce absenteeism and workman comp claims, and lead to an overall improvement in quality of life for dedicated healthcare providers.
Survey On Workplace Wellness Points To Productivity
Findings from CoreNet Global and CBRE Group found that a proactive focus on employee health delivers increased engagement and retention rates.
The Ultra-Bucket From UltraTech International
This company — focused on spill containment, facility protection, and related concerns — introduces an exciting innovation to an unexciting product.
HOSPECO Surface Cleaning With Disposable Pads
The SPHERGO Surface Cleaning System now comes with disposable cleaning pads.
Build And Sustain A Successful Ergonomics Process
A new e-book shows companies how to implement and sustain a world-class ergonomics process.
2016 Find It-Fix It Challenge Winners Announced
Humantech's annual Find It – Fix it Challenge recognizes effective workplace solutions that increase productivity and reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
Brass Knuckle Ergonomic Body Protection
A line of ergonomically designed occupational body protection products under the SmartShell™ brand includes kneepads and adjustable back support.
Hoover HUSHTONE Cordless Vacuum Backpack
The HUSHTONE 6Q Cordless Backpack reduces cleaning time and the risk of falls and liability with a lightweight design and ergonomic harness.
StrongArm FLx ErgoSkeleton Posture Support
The FLx ERgoSkeleton is designed for posture support while lifting and rotating.
Humanscale Earns Living Product Challenge Certification
The company is recognized for sustainable manufacturing practices for its ergonomic Float height-adjustable table and Diffrient Smart task chair.
Office Ergonomics: Finding The Right Fit
Poor posture, incorrect computer monitor positioning, and prolonged seating can all cause damage to the body. Without the proper training, this routine behavior puts added stress that not only causes worker discomfort, but can cost a company thousands of dollars in worker compensation.
Solve™ Seating by The HON Company
The HON Company teamed up with the world-renowned Deisig Design team to introduce a new, innovative, high performance task chair into their seating lineup — Solve.
How To Relieve Eye Strain From Overexposure To Computers
Most Americans experience vision problems due to overexposure to computers. The American Optometric Association suggests five simple steps to relieve digital eye strain at work.
FM Alert: Impact Of Sit-Stand Equipment On Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common causes of job-related disabilities, influencing employee productivity and ultimately significantly impacting the economic well-being of a business.
New Product Flash: OfficeIQ From Humanscale and Tome Software
This new sensor technology complements workplace wellness programs and fosters employee productivity and health.
New Product Flash: Hi Chair From SpaceCo
This height adjustable seating provides employees the option to sit or stand throughout the workday.
Humantech Selects Winners Of Annual Find It – Fix It Challenge
The winners of Humantech, Inc.'s ninth annual Find It – Fix it Challenge have been selected from over 170 entries from 33 companies located in 19 countries.
Infographic: Three Elements of Collaborative Workplace Design
Paying attention to important aspects of workplace design – from office layout to ergonomic products and desk accessories – can help you create a comfortable workplace that inspires creativity and productivity, according to this infographic from Office Depot.
New Product Flash: Executive Series Quick Cart by Rubbermaid Commercial Products
With a compact and versatile design, the Quick Cart provides a discreet appearance as cleaning staff perform their work.
Rise Sit/Stand by Humanscale
This ergonomic tool retrofits existing desks to allow users to transition between sitting and standing positions throughout the day.
Friday Funny: Sitting Without A Chair
Would you trust a Chairless Chair to support your body weight? Or is it just a gimmick that's cashing in on the robotics craze? What do facility managers and engineers think?
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Stand-Up Desk Kit from Stand-Up Desk Shop
Office occupants can work more comfortably with this adjustable desktop addition.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Getting To The Bottom Of Height-Adjustable Desks
Sitting too much can be unhealthy, but there is substantial evidence that productivity increases with the regular use of a stand-up desk.
From The Archives: Niels Diffrient — A Balanced Approach To Design
Niels Diffrient died on June 8, 2013 at the age of 84. This Q&A from the Today's Facility Manager archives illustrates how one of the top human factors designers came from humble beginnings to sprout impressive roots. It has been retrieved in his honor. From the October 2002 issue.
Furniture Trends: Productive Provisions
In choosing furnishings, facility managers are aware of the way today’s occupants are working. From the May 2013 issue.
Ergonomics Design Guidance: Six Elements
Humantech has recently made available a free e-book, “Six Ways to Apply Ergonomics in Design.” Focused on workplace and workstation design challenges, the book boils down essential ergonomic design considerations to six simple practices.
