The Burden of Musculoskeletal Injuries
According to the 2018 study, Occupational Injury Among Janitors—Injury Incidence, Severity, and Associated Risk Factors: Injury and work-related pain is an ongoing problem for janitors and cleaning professionals, as earlier noted by Woods and Buckle in 2000, [...]
“Clean Safe, Work Comfortable” – Ergonomics of Cleaning
by UMass Lowell TURI How we move, sit, twist, lift, stand and perform other everyday motions and tasks affects how we all feel on a day-to-day basis. Sometimes performing routine tasks and movements in a way that puts strain on [...]
Swivel Vacuums and Ergonomics
Swivel upright vacuum cleaners are becoming increasingly common. The ability of these designs to maneuver around objects more easily than standard uprights is touted as an important benefit. To date, however, no publicly available ergonomics research has been found that specifically evaluates this swivel feature.
Ergonomics Considerations for the Design of Cordless Stick Vacuum Handles
by Dr. Gary Allread When choosing the appropriate vacuum across a wide array of available products, it is essential to consider operational features, such as amount of particle removal, ease of filter replacement, and battery life. However, usability and effort [...]
Ergonomics Study—Hotel Housekeeping
Dr. Gary Allread, one of our council members, shared a study he led, published in the November, 2022 peer-reviewed International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: “Comparisons of Trunk Motions and Low Back Injury Risk between Alternative Hotel Room [...]