Production Ergonomics

Production Ergonomics
'How-to' guides and best practices knowledgebase

[Sample pages only — Full version available Spring 2014 on www.ergoweb.com with search function, improved formatting, and more.]

This website provides down-to-earth guidance and thousands of real-life examples for improving production operations. There are different ways to access the materials. You may browse the categories, read the "how to" guides, and/or take a training course.

Production categories

Workstations
Material handling
Hand tools
Machine operation
Maintenance
Warehouse

Basic principles of human-friendly design

Overview
Working position
Force
Reaches
Heights
Motions
Fatigue
Pressure points
Clearance
Movement
Environment

How to set up a production line

Introduction
Design a workstation
Improve machine-operator interface
Improve manual material handling
Optimize hand tool use
Improve ease of maintenance
Ergonomics: Foundation for production

How to design equipment to prevent injuries

Introduction
Back injuries
Elbow and shoulder disorders
Wrist disorders

Training

Introductory course (individual or team training)
Quantitative guidelines
Perspectives on ergonomics

Cautions

Cautions
Common errors

About this site

About the author
About the photos
Vendor information
Your suggestions and best practices