“Redesigning repetitive tasks is the most permanent and cost effective
solution to the problem”
Dr. Jeffrey Katz, Harvard Medical School, Ergonomics and Human
Factors Application in Occupation Safety and Health, Sept 2005
“disability can be managed: and those who do it well can expect to be
rewarded with lower disability costs, more satisfied workers, greater
productivity and, ultimately, higher profits”
Dr. Jeffrey Katz, Harvard Medical School, Ergonomics and Human
Factors Application in Occupation Safety and Health, Sept 2005
Quotations
“Ergonomics remains a very powerful and cost effective tool. It helps
prevent accidents and illnesses; it helps workers return to the job when
they are disabled; it helps prevent recurrences; and it increases
productivity.”
Snook SH, The Practical Application of Ergonomic Principles, The
Journal of Occupation Safety and Health, Australia & New Zealand,
1993;9 555-563