March 28, 2025
Attending The 45th Annual Scientific Meeting!
Kevin Costello, CPE and President of United States Ergonomics, is presenting on Ergonomic Strategies for Warehouse and Distribution Center Operations at the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting sponsored by the NYNJ Occupational Safety & Health Center on April 4th, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program (WWIRP) Services
At United States Ergonomics, we specialize in assessments and injury prevention programs in accordance with the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program (WWIRP). Our assessment services will ensure compliance with NYS WWIRP while ensuring the productivity and efficiency of the workplace. Services include: Ergonomic Risk & Physical Demand Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations of workstations, material handling practices, and job demands using validated…
March 3, 2025
NOW OFFERING FULL BODY MOTION CAPTURING!
Enhance workplace safety and efficiency with our cutting-edge full-body motion capture system, designed for ergonomic analysis and work training. Capture real-time data on movement, posture, and exertion to identify risks, prevent ergonomic exposure, and optimize workflows. Our system provides precise biomechanical insights, allowing you to tailor training programs and ensure employees perform tasks safely and efficiently. Whether you're improving workplace…
May 23, 2024
Keep An Ergonomic Work Environment With Our Toolbox Talks
We have collaborated with professionals in a multitude of fields, allowing us to create custom curated Toolbox Talks! These in-depth documents hit on topics such as preventing heat stress, safe lifting techniques, proper material handling, maintaining appropriate work posture, and optimizing workspaces. Each talk is crafted to provide actionable insights, helping to foster a safer, more efficient working environment. Follow…
Online Self Assessment Now Available!
Our new innovation self assessment survey is a user-friendly process that empowers managerial staff and employees to enhance their work environments, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. The assessment is designed to be interactive and insightful, guiding individuals through three main steps to achieve an ergonomically sound workspace. This customized plan empowers employees to make informed adjustments to their workstations, promoting…
June 20, 2019
Stretching Poster Now Available
Due to popular demand the US Ergonomic Stretching poster is now available for purchase. Available for print on all-weather vinyl, paper, metal in any size.
May 14, 2018
US Ergonomics Presenting at National Ergonomics Conference
United States Ergonomics will be presenting multiple sessions at the National Ergonomic Conference in Las Vegas this August. Session 1: Thursday Aug. 23, 2018 : 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Techniques for Quantifying Ergonomic Product Performance Presenters: Amanda Ho, AEP, Ergonomist, Lauren Silka, CEAS Ergonomist Session Description: Practical methods for assessing products performance will be presented. The goal is to ensure…
July 31, 2017
US Ergonomics Presenting at National Ergonomics Conference
United States Ergonomics will be presenting multiple sessions at the National Ergonomic Conference in Las Vegas this August. Session 1: Tuesday Aug. 22, 2017 : 1:15 – 3:45 p.m. Manual Materials Handling Strategies and Design for Ergonomic Success Designing manual materials handling (MMH) jobs to optimize productivity and reduce ergonomic risks and fatigue is a goal for any warehouse, manufacturing,…
August 29, 2016
US Ergonomics Presenting at National Ergonomics Conference
United States Ergonomics will be presenting multiple sessions at the National Ergonomic Conference in Las Vegas this November. Session 1: Tuesday Nov. 15th : 1:15 - 3:45 p.m Ergonomic Product Performance Specifications: Selecting the Best Equipment Ensure your tools are appropriate for the job before you introduce them to the workplace. You’ll learn practical methods for assessing equipment, as well as…
May 20, 2016
Train-the-Evaluator
Office or Industrial Train-the-Evaluator The Train-the-Evaluator course is an interactive 8 or 16 hour session that has been designed to provide in-house resources with the knowledge needed to conduct office and industrial ergonomic evaluations. The session involves ‘hands-on’ ergonomic evaluations of employees by the attendees. The training content can be customized to reflect the workstations and work practices at the…
January 8, 2016
Standing Work: Comfort & Productivity
Author: Kevin J. Costello, CPE, United States Ergonomics Presented at: Recent warnings of health concerns related to seated and sedentary work have frightened office workers to their feet. While demands for standing work solutions have increased dramatically, many companies are struggling to justify the need while attempting to satisfy employee requests. There are many benefits, risks and challenges of supporting a standing…
Ergonomic Specifications for Hand Tools
Proper tool selection can guarantee user comfort, productivity and injury prevention. Tool makers need to provide evidence of their product's performance. Buyers must push vendors for proof of performance. Companies such as Boeing and General Motors use design specifications to test and compare products prior to purchase. Factors including vibration, thermal conductivity, speed and efficiency, hand fit & sizing, weight, balance, and reaction levels are common considerations. Advanced…