Enforcement activity is intensifying, requirements are expanding, and regulators are increasingly focusing on whether EHS programs and policies are being followed and implemented, not just written down in a manual.
Musculoskeletal injuries are still one of the biggest challenges in the manufacturing industry. As safety professionals look for better ways to reduce risk, motion capture combined with AI is increasingly being utilized.
Industrial environments frequently involve lifting, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching and prolonged standing. Ergonomic strategies focus on fitting the job to the worker rather than expecting the worker to adapt endlessly to the job.
Each year, millions of workers face serious illnesses or fatalities due to a wide range of workplace dangers. The most severe occupational health risks highlight the urgent need for protective administrative and engineering control measures and policies.
Interview with Dr. Urs Schneider, Division Manager and Head of Department at Fraunhofer IPA for A+A 2025, International Trade Fair and Congress for Safety and Health at Work.
For industrial fleet managers, investing in ergonomic support is a practical step toward improving workplace safety and minimizing injury-related downtime.
