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ISO 10075 mental workload framework showing employees managing cognitive demands, digital tools, tasks, and workplace distractions.
ANSI | Quality Management

Mental Workload in the Modern Workplace: Applying ISO 10075

ByAlexandra Schirn September 8, 2026August 31, 2026

Employees face growing cognitive demands as they navigate overflowing inboxes, back-to-back meetings, constant notifications, and increasingly complex digital tools. Although technology can improve productivity, potential…

Person using social media on a smartphone while managing digital distractions and mental workload.
ANSI | Quality Management

How Social Media Affects Attention and Cognitive Function

ByAlexandra Schirn September 2, 2026August 27, 2026

More than 69% of adults and 81% of teens use social media daily, with more than 90% of teens using it for more than four…

Whole-body vibration refers to the physical oscillations or mechanical vibrations that are transmitted to the body as a whole, typically when a person is seated or standing on a vibrating platform or vehicle. These vibrations are measured in accordance with ISO 2631-1:1997, an international standard that specifies the methodology for evaluating human exposure to vibration.
ANSI | Consumer Safety

ISO 2631-1:1997—Human Body Exposure to Vibration

ByAlexandra Schirn October 28, 2025October 22, 2025

Each day, human beings interact with some sort of machinery, making contact with vibration inevitable. Unfortunately, continuous exposure to mechanical vibration can lead to serious…

Ergonomically designed computer workstation showing a keyboard, mouse, and monitor setup adhering to ISO 9241-410:2008 standards to promote user comfort and reduce strain.
ANSI | Consumer Safety

ISO 9241-410:2008— Ergonomic Input Devices

ByAlexandra Schirn October 2, 2025September 24, 2025

A 2023 study of administrative staff at Bangladeshi universities revealed a strong correlation between poor workstation ergonomics — including suboptimal keyboard and input device setups…

Workers loading boxes onto red ergonomic conveyor.
ANSI | Machinery Safety

Minimizing Workplace Injuries: The Ergonomic Edge in Conveyor Design

ByGuest Contributor December 16, 2024June 4, 2025

Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses across industries, particularly in environments where repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, or awkward postures are routine. Among these…

Ergonomic chair that is outlined in ANSI/HFES 100-2007
ANSI | Occupational Health and Safety

Sitting Ergonomically

ByBrad Kelechava October 20, 2017May 29, 2025

A widespread health hazard is not instantaneous but gradually brought on by the seemingly innocuous activity of sitting. Sitting in an office environment, particularly resting…

AAMI TIR59: Integrating Human Factors into Medical Devices
ANSI | Health Care | Medical Devices | Sterilization

AAMI TIR59: Integrating Human Factors into Medical Devices

ByBrad Kelechava August 31, 2017May 29, 2025

Human factors, or ergonomics, strives to understand the interactions among humans and the other elements of a system. Integrating human factors engineering, otherwise known as…

Drawing of office ergonomics in progress with CSA Z412-2000 (R2016) guidance.
ANSI | Occupational Health and Safety

Office Ergonomics: Designing for Worker Productivity and Health

ByNancy Jiang June 12, 2017May 29, 2025

Although sitting a desk for hours at a time may seem detrimental to health and productivity, it doesn’t have to be. The purpose of office…

Human Factors Engineering Issues in Space Exploration
Aerospace and Aviation | ANSI

Human Factors Engineering Issues in Space Exploration

ByBrad Kelechava March 17, 2017May 29, 2025

Ergonomics is the scientific study of human efficiency in a work environment. This discipline strives to optimize performance and maximize worker well-being. Human factors engineering…

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