Ergonomics

Workplace shoulder and back injuries are a significant cost for maritime employers. Muscle-related strain injuries are a leading cause of injuries for the maritime industry and generally account for...

By designing work based on “internal productivity” (i.e., not overburdening or fatiguing the employee, allowing them to produce more output with less effort), waterfront employers can optimize the...

Rethinking Ergonomics: More Than Your Office Chair, Keyboard and MouseWorkplace strain injuries are among the costliest for maritime employers. Though often associated with office environments and...

While back injuries don’t generally result in work-related deaths, they do result in pain, suffering, lost productivity, and a significant burden on compensation systems. Recent studies show that...

A recent study of all ALMA claims from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 showed that strain injuries accounted for 23.5% of the total incurred cost of claims, with strains from lifting making...

Repetitive strain injuries occur from an extended buildup of damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves due to repetitive work activities. They are among the most common type of workplace injury. A...

A recent study of all ALMA claims from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 showed that strain injuries accounted for 23.5% of the total incurred cost of claims, with strains from lifting making up...

By 2020, an estimated 42% of the workforce will be over 55 years of age, with two-thirds of people planning to work beyond age 65. As workers age, they experience physical changes that can impact...

Many shipyards, marine cargo handling facilities, and marine construction environments have successfully implemented ergonomic solutions that not only reduced the costs of workplace injuries but...

Workplace strain injuries are among the costliest for maritime employers. In 2017 alone, overexertion injuries cost employers $13.8 billion1. Understanding how the body gets injured provides insight...