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Ergonomics Assist Systems & Equipment Council Signs Letter of Agreement with the National Institute for Occupational Safety & HealthOctober 24, 2011

NIOSH and EASE Announce Manual Materials Handling Workshop will be Collocated with MODEX 2012October 13, 2011

Ohio Work Comp Bureau Offering Safety Grants to Wholesale, Retail EmployersApril 21, 2011

Results Released from First-ever MHIA Funded Research Grant by Ohio State's Distribution Ergonomics Research CenterWednesday, March 30, 2011
The Material Handling Industry of America's (MHIA) first-ever direct funding of material handling and logistics research has resulted in the development of a Distribution Ergonomics Research Center (DERC) at Ohio State University (OSU). The research grant is provided by MHIA through its College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE).

Ergonomics: Bracing for the silver tsunamiWednesday, January 19, 2011
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 makes it illegal to discriminate against people over 40. With the “Baby Boomers” pushing off retirement because they like their jobs, are still healthy, and for financial issues, employers need to provide ergonomic solutions to maintain employee retention and create a work-friendly environment. Ergonomics: Bracing for the silver tsunami takes an in-depth look at our aging workers and how ergonomic solutions can keep them safe and productive.

Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling Wins CICMHE AwardTuesday, November 11, 2009

Ergonomics is the Best Policy Are ergonomic standards a good idea? The Pros and Cons of ergonomic standards.Sunday, November 1, 2009

University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (COHSE) Offering Ergonomics Training and AssistanceWednesday, June 3, 2009

The University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Center for Ergonomics is offering small and medium sized companies in Michigan complimentary on-site ergonomics training and assistance via a State of Michigan grant program.

Doing more with less - The double dividends of integrating lean thinking and ergonomics Thursday, April 30, 2009

Stamp of approval - An automotive manufacturer needed a safe and ergonomic way to handle stamped metal panels Thursday, April 30, 2009

Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling Now Available From The EASE Council Thursday, March 19, 2009

MHIA and Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE) Industry Group to Participate in Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo Monday, February 9, 2009

Body Knowledge: Improved Ergonomics = Improved Productivity Friday, January 9, 2009

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OCH EGMMH Overhead Article Friday, May 16, 2008

MHM April 2008 Article April, 2008

MHIA White Paper Examines The Role of Ergonomics in Integrated Lean Strategies Friday, December 7, 2007

Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling Now Available From Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) For further information please contact, .

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