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Ergonomics Software System Reduces Risk at Cummins

Ergonomics Software System Reduces Risk at Cummins

Zoe Leduc
June 11, 2019
Cummins Inc., founded in 1919, designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel engines and technology globally. Between its four business units, Cummins has 107 manufacturing plants, 600 company-owned and independent distribution facilities and over 5,000 dealer locations in more than 160 countries.
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Worker Safety, Company Turnaround Go Hand-in-Hand

Worker Safety, Company Turnaround Go Hand-in-Hand

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Jim Camillo
April 6, 2016

Times were tough for the Timken Co. at the start of the 21st century. In March 2000, the Canton, OH-based manufacturer of antifriction roller bearings and related components announced plans to cut 600 jobs worldwide—after having trimmed 1,700 jobs in the previous two years. It also closed plants in Australia and England, and was relying more heavily on sources of steel outside the United States.


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Workplace Injuries Cost U.S. Employers $62 Billion

January 18, 2016

WASHINGTON—Workplace injuries and accidents that cause employees to miss six or more days of work cost U.S. employers nearly $62 billion in 2013, according to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.


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Study: Ergonomics Programs Pay Off Big

August 20, 2014

ANN ARBOR, MI—The return-on-investment of a site ergonomics program can exceed three times the investment, according to a new study from consulting firm Humantech Inc.


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Well-Known Solar Company Shifts Spotlight to Worker Safety

August 9, 2013

Over the last quarter century, SolarWorld AG has produced countless silicon wafers, solar cells and photovoltaic modules—while generating lots of media attention.


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Free Webinar Provides Ergonomics Assessement “How To”

July 5, 2012

ANN ARBOR, MI—Humantech Inc. will present a free, live webinar July 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern. This 60-minute webinar will cover how to perform a detailed ergonomic assessment.


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Glossary of Ergonomic Terms

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Austin Weber
December 1, 2008
The field of ergonomics is full of various terms, such as "carpal tunnel syndrome" and "cumulative trauma disorder." Here's a short guide to everything from "accommodation" to "work reach envelope."
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Federal Government Debates Ergonomics Standards for Assembly Plants

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Austin Weber
October 1, 2001
A new round of regulations aim to reduce work-related musculoskeletal injuries. But, many manufacturers have already taken proactive steps to address the problem
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