Quickly, calculate how much time you spend in front of digital devices, such as computers, tablets, and smartphones. Be honest. According to a recent Nielsen report, American adults now spend about 11 ...

You've probably seen them: drivers texting furiously on their BlackBerrys while stuck in traffic. Beachgoers hunched over laptops. Commuters juggling briefcases, cell phones and iPods. But as gadget ...

Working on your computer for extended periods of time can lead to discomfort, if you don't maintain good posture and don't have good work habits. Adhering to the postural and work habit tips described ...

Whether you’re working at a computer desk, playing a game on your phone or tablet, or watching TV, it’s important to make sure you’re positioning your body properly. Otherwise, you’re bound to feel ...

You may have heard of ergonomics. You may have even got a thing or two to make it work around you. But do you know that apart from adding to your overall wellness, ergonomics in the workplace is ...

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...

Your team members out on the shop floor are the real workplace improvement experts. Engage them in the ergonomics process to heighten awareness, generate improvement ideas and build a positive safety ...