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INTRO: Working to make a living in this tough economic time is not easy. To many it is full of stress. There are inherent pressures from your boss, supervisors, managers, and even co-workers. Outside of work there are pressures of a different kind that can all create chronic stress for an individual, and this stress then creates a sense of imbalance. The imbalance stems from these pressures, which...
6/10/2009 9:00:00 PM
When many of us hear the term ergonomics we think of an exotic looking keyboard or an admonition to sit up straighter. In actuality, ergonomics is the study of how the individual interacts with their work environment. It derives from the Greek ergon (work) and nomos (natural laws), meaning “the laws of work.” Other frequently heard phrases such as “fitting the task to the person” or “working smarter,...
6/10/2009 9:00:00 PM