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The emphasis on designing workplaces to accommodate individuals having a variety of physical differences has increased due to the knowledge and public awareness surrounding ergonomics. As both manufacturers and consumers understand, work environments that are more comfortable to use and cumulative trauma, as well as increase job productivity. Accessible Designs¨Adjustable Systems Inc. requested the ergonomics consulting services of the Ohio State University's Institute for Ergonomics to assess one aspect of the adjustability issue in a laboratory environment.

The article discusses several integral factors that must be considered in furnishing and deploying an effective wellness program in a company. The program is allegedly for the benefits of manpower, who is reputed to be a company asset and is a fundamental element to the company's success. To make the program effective and enhance manpower's productivity, it is claimed that the management must resolve the issues of smoking, overweight, and workplace drug abuse.

Life just keeps getting more and more complicated. Between advancements in industrial technologies, increasing productivity pressures and a general "need-for-sped," most safety professionals are constantly adjusting their thinking and process. Today, simply keep up with advancements in emergency equipment design and specification, as well as safety regulations and standards, can be a full-time job. If considered in a logical sequence, however, it is easier to methodically move toward the proper conclusions. In safety management, one of the best thought progressions to use is to consider your risks, develop a clear understanding of your needs with respect to mitigating those risks, and then consider the alternatives to meet those needs.

The author proposes three lists for a more productive workplace. She enumerates four ways to positive power as she reasoned that expressing appreciation as the most underrated management tool. The author also mentions five ways to harness workplace conflict to improve productivity and foster innovation and discusses managing multiple priorities.

The article focuses on the importance of productivity in manufacturing environment. It cites factors for quality productivity including worker safety, parts made and employee morale. It notes that some companies gauge their productivity on finished products in line with quality specifications and other companies based on the amount of waste their facility creates. It notes that modern hand protection can improve employees' productivity.

The article discusses the association of indoor air quality (IAQ) and employee productivity in the U.S. Study shows that the combination of natural light and ventilation, and superior IAQ gives employees to have better performance. It notes that an IAQ management plan covers the heat, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, housekeeping, and source control in facility management. It suggests that the plan should always be effective in many settings.

Lightweight yet powerful, Airshirz pneumatic scissors from Bettcher Industries Inc. are designed to increase worker productivity while reducing muscle fatigue. Available in two grip designs and featuring an automatic spring-return action for effortless blade opening, Airshirz requires approximately 90 percent less muscle activity to operate than manual scissors. A safety latch secures blades in a locked position when not in use.

A study published in the American Optometric Association's journal as of April 2004 indicates even a slightly inaccurate vision prescription at the computer can significantly affect workers' productivity. "The study is important because over half of America's workforce spend their workday in front of computers today," said Kent Daum, the study's chief investigator. "This study gives employers hard evidence of the financial benefits of providing computer eyewear for employees who use computers."

The article presents the reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics which show the rapid increase in production and the decline in labor costs in the U.S. Five other manufacturing industries also showed more than 6 percent productivity growth during the period and related labor cost declines. Those five industries were communications equipment, ophthalmic goods, women's and children's undergarments, public building and related furniture.