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

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