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The article discusses strategies which can be adopted by the management to increase productivity. Persuation is the name of the big game in organizations. Safety professionals' effectiveness can ultimately depend on their ability to persuade others. This can encompass influencing senior management to actively fund and support new initiatives, inducing mid-managers and supervisors to visibly lead safety, motivating line staff to look ahead to protect themselves and others, encouraging everyone to actively use safety methods, showing other departments how they might align with the safety message, eliciting approval from unions, helping resistant people to change-all with minimal pushback.

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.

This article presents a research on the benefits of using double mousing devices in computers, as compared to using the orthodox single-mousing device. Computer manufactures doesn't want to increase the basic system costs by shipping two mousing devices and a devices that allows bi-manual operations. The study shows that it's safer, from an ergonomic perspective, to be able to offload some mousing operations from the dominant hand to the less dominant hand, it improves accuracy and it often improves personal productivity. This article describes some of the academic studies that underlie these assertions and observations, discuss some of the pragmatic aspects of bi-manual mousing, and illustrate some of the alternatives available for consideration.

Focuses on the increase of the costs of work-related injuries in the workplace in the U.S. Link between healthy employees and corporate productivity; Reduction of the risk of injuries; Rejection of the ergonomic furniture proposals. INSET: WEIGHING THE OPTIONS..

Assesses the effect of presenteeism on industrial productivity in the U.S. Context of presenteeism; Evaluation of the control and prevention of the condition; Enumeration of common causes.

Focuses on the impact of summer season on the production levels and product quality at Plasti-Line Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina. Installation of air-condition units in the workplace; Business operation of the firm; Effect of heat stress on the human body. INSET: HOW FANS COOL..

The article discusses the steps in the development of a comprehensive fall safety program and its benefits. It mentions the best practices that could be considered in the safety program which include consistent safety methodology, safety analysis, and tap a trsuted third party that will conduct safety assessment. It says that continues improvement on safety program with management accountability and involvement of employees could help increase productivity.

The article highlights the significance of safety, which is a top priority in designing a warehouse and in choosing storage in the U.S. It notes that proper design, installation and maintenance of storage racks will create a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. It adds that taking necessary considerations for storage equipment and warehouse design will reduce workplace hazards while providing an efficient warehouse.

The article focuses on the concept of grip, a new feature of gloves in industrial safety in the U.S. It claims that gloves with appropriate level of fit, flexibility and dexterity have proven to be a good investment in productivity, particularly in oily environments. Moreover, the development of a new wave of oil grip protection gloves that uses a system of micro-craters, offering up to 60 percent more grip force power at lower weights, is mentioned.

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.

The article recommends the integration of safety into Kaizen events to sustain improvements gained during an event. The Kaizen method is an organized use of common sense to improve cost, productivity, quality, delivery and responsiveness to client needs. The four basic steps in a Kaizen event include documenting reality, identifying wastes/hazards, brainstorming and implementing countermeasures and documenting the new reality to sustain improvements.

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.

This article presents a study on manual material handling injuries, which is a significant cost to industry in terms of medical costs and lost productivity. In this article certain methods are highlighted to prevent these costly injuries. The discussion includes three components of an overall preventative strategy: job hazard analysis, stretching, and safe lifting techniques. These components help in reducing such accidents.

Focuses on the impact of workplace designs on productivity. Advantages of an open office; Challenges encountered by employees in an open office environment; Component of an open-office system.

The article discusses how batching and sequencing can help prevent industrial accidents and increase productivity.

The article offers information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation on hazardous energy control programme. Topics discussed include seeking professional assistance to know whether the existing program would benefit a company, a real scenario of a safety field worker and upgrading an inefficient safety program with a new modern approach to improve plant efficiency and productivity.

The article discusses the significance of training in companies in terms of safety standards, implementation of new technologies and employee education, and also discusses benefits of outsourcing training-related services, which eventually could help organizations to achieve higher productivity and success. It also discusses reasons behind training outsourcing by top companies, as suggested by the professional organization Outsourcing Institute.

The article focuses on the application of permanent electrical safety devices (PESD) to increase safety and productivity of companies. It reports that the application of PESD increased both the productivity and safety of Fortune 500 companies. It states that by allowing mechanical maintenance workers to determine whether an electrical panel has a zero electrical energy without exposing themselves to any voltage, PESD greatly improves electrical safety.

The article focuses on the need for warehouse managers to implement forklift fleet and operator management systems that provide real-time information on productivity and impact levels in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of forklift-related accidents happen every year due to the violation of safety regulations. It further states that warehouses must operate in accordance to the policies outlined by OSHA to ensure industrial safety.

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.

The article discusses the significance of industrial safety barriers in minimizing disastrous accidents in an industrial environment in the U.S. These tools, which improve industrial productivity, protect people from risks, including forklift impacts and dangers associated with loading docks. Moreover, they are also capable of protecting material handling equipment and products as well as production machinery and storage equipment, minimizing unnecessary costs and unplanned downtime.

The article offers several ways on how companies can encourage their aging workforce to work safely and productively. According to the author, employers should make their work environment friendly to older employees. He also suggests that companies should educate their supervisors and managers on how to deal with the baby boom generation. Lastly, the author recommends that older employees should be taught to adapt to changing personal capacities.

The article focuses on the incentive programs for promoting safety at workplace. These programs complement the company's safety policies. Use of promotional incentives for risk management can reduce accidents at the workplace, improve the productivity of the company, and enhance employee morale. Many companies invest time and money for safety programs. INSET: A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL INCENTIVES.

Focuses on the effect of air respirator systems on industrial productivity of manufacturing and petrochemical companies in the United States. Improvement of the employee working conditions; Resistance of welders and painters to wear respiratory systems; Effect on the operating cost of the firms.

The article offers information on several equipment, solutions, or applications that require access and fall protection equipment that is crucial in maintaining worker productivity and safety. It states that loading trucks feature heavy-duty construction making them suitable in outdoor applications. It says that safety stairs provide customized access and fall protection for tank trucks. It adds that typical loads hauled on rail vehicles range from liquids to gases due to its 15 feet height.

The article discusses ways on how to use leadership mathematics to leverage organizational results. The author mentions that many professionals and executives value the importance of number in the state of an organization. He notes that changing mathematical indicators can improve functioning in safety, productivity, and buy-in. He states that highest-level safety is a lifestyle and logical leadership can enlist the power of mathematics to influence lifestyles and actions.

The article reports on the strategy of School Plant Services in Virginia Beach, Virginia to improve efficiency, increase productivity and improved customer service. One of the strategy is their move to receive and assign work orders to the supervisors, who in turn printed them and then reassigned them to the appropriate craftsmen using the Netbook computer. It infers that the addition of Netbooks to the organization's standard operating procedure is an avenue to becoming more productive.

The author offers suggestions on how maintenance directors of organizations should address issues about declining growth and productivity. According to the author, one way of increasing productivity is to see to it that the staff is provided with the proper heating and ventilation equipment. He also suggests that directors should choose the right equipment for the job. The author believes that technology in the workplace is important for organizations to achieve their goals.

The article presents an advise from office technology consultants (OTC) regarding the use of copier paper wrapped in moisture barrier packaging to increase office efficiency and productivity. OTC cited that the major cause of copier jams is paper curl which was caused by copier moisture absorption as the paper undergo shipping and storage cycle. The determine if the paper possesses moisture barrier or not, they recommended to test it with a free test pen

This article presents information on the video recording "Harassment Is...," the newest training release from Coastal Training Technologies Corp., designed to help eliminate harassment from the workplace to avoid costly lawsuits and boost employee morale and productivity. Available on video and DVD, there are five versions tailored specifically to professional, industrial, government, retail, and hospitality markets.

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.

Designing a safe and highly productive system requires thinking about safety from the outset, not down the line. One of the most frequent mistakes system designers make is thinking only of the production process and ignoring the fact that the system will be safeguarded later to prevent injury, before it is put into productive use. The result is that operators often find the safeguards inhibit their ability to perform their jobs efficiently, resulting in reduced productivity. Properly designing a safeguarding system is not a simple task. It first requires a clear understanding of the hazards that exist in the system.

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.

Examines the phenomenon in the United States wherein industrial productivity has increased, salaries are rising, employment is full, without inflation. Citing of free labor as the secret behind power and resilience of the economy.