Factory overhead is any cost other than direct materials or direct labor, such as electricity, incurred while manufacturing inventory. Work-in-process inventory is what a company has started ...

THERE WAS A TIME when the overhead press was considered the ultimate display of strength. That’s why nearly every strongman photo from the late 1800s to the mid-20 th century shows a beefy guy holding ...

Last week I introduced the topic of the shoulder and the throwing athlete and provided an oversimplified anatomy lesson on the shoulder joint itself. I also Last week I introduced the topic of the ...

Repetitive overhead tasks are rough on the back and shoulders and can result in stress injuries over time. Finding more ergonomic ways to do these tasks is not always an option, and jobs such as ...

With the vista that inspired “America the Beautiful,” Colorado Springs instills pride in its residents with its spacious skies and mountain majesties. Pikes Peak, also known as America's Mountain, ...

Exoskeletons are emerging as a powerful ergonomics tool, but questions remain about fit, task matching, worker acceptance, and long-term impact. Here’s what safety leaders should weigh before adopting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The overhead press does have staying power, however; after all, those early strongmen were onto something ...