We may not typically equate ergonomics as being part of a company’s safety program; however, controlling ergonomic risk factors is an important part of ensuring a safe workplace environment.

Ergonomics is the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. It involves how a workplace, the equipment used there and the work environment itself can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety and productivity.

Do you have employees who drive as part of their normal job function? It might be short distances or longer distances, but all drivers are susceptible to fatigued or drowsy driving.