Ergonomics: Targeting Material Handling.

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HERE ARETHETRENDS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE SHAPING A NEW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ERGONOMICS AND MATERIAL HANDLING.

Material handling is looming larger as a target for ergonomics programs and problem-solving techniques. And, if the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's proposed ergonomics standard becomes a reality, material handling will be regulated by law. For example, if your company's employees work in "manufacturing jobs" or "manual handling jobs" (such as warehousing), your company has to install an ergonomics program that involves