April 1, 2026 · The Industrial Ergonomics certificate course from OSHA Education Center teaches participants how to recognize and avoid ergonomic hazards in the workplace, and how to prevent injuries.
April 1, 2026 · The Prolift professional lifting harness by Shoulderdolly uses the legs and shoulders to lift up to 1,000 pounds, allowing a hands-free experience to maneuver around and open doors.
March 29, 2026 · The Brute Construction and Landscape Dolly from Rubbermaid is ergonomically-designed to comfortably maneuver over rough terrain for maximum leverage and handling of up to 250 pounds.
March 29, 2026 · The LIFTER-2 from Vestil Manufacturing can position loads using a lifting table or boom to reduce repetitive strain injuries. Rides on swivel casters and transports in four pieces.
March 28, 2026 · LPBD Series gaylord box dumpers from Lift Products Inc. can reduce excessive lifting, bending, & strain injuries, with a rotary switch designed for LOTO and easy-to-adjust restraint bar.
March 28, 2026 · The Safe Lifting Tips Sign from Sigo Signs reminds workers of safe lifting practices to avoid back strain injuries. Offered in various materials and sizes for each application.
April 10, 2025 · Exoskeleton startup HeroWear secures $5 million in Series A funding to expand its Apex 2 exosuit, a wearable back-support solution proven to reduce workplace injuries and fatigue in logistics, manufacturing, and other labor-intensive industries.
September 13, 2024 · Study by exosuit company HeroWear found workers saw improvements from one back injury every 27,000 hours worked historically to zero back injuries over 280,000 hours when wearing exosuits