AIHA Debunks Notion That Ergo Is Not A Science, Says Tackling Issue Can Cut Employer Costs

Industrial hygienists are floating a position paper that debunks as “misperception” the notion that ergonomics is not a science, pointing to a large body of scientific research on the subject. The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) argues that programs to tackle ergo-related issues save money in the long run through productivity and reduced workers' compensation costs, and also asserts that ergonomic injuries can be diagnosed. Business advocates say the question of a scientific basis, however, does not matter to small companies if they cannot afford the complex changes that would c