Latest news releases from PR.com for Atlas Ergonomics, LLC. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:10:58 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/115053 Most office furniture is designed to be comfortable for people of average height. Does that put very tall and very short people at equally high risk of discomfort? Most people in charge of office ergonomics thought so. But actually, short people (under 5’6”) are far more likely to be hurt or injured by average-size office furnishings. A wealth of information that can guide ergonomics efforts is available when [PR.com - November 07, 2008] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/115053 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109622 After a 12-month ergonomics program, bus drivers in Grand Rapids, Mich. report a 50% drop in high and extreme levels or pain or discomfort. The results were obtained as a result of a joint effort between the region’s transit system, The Rapid, and Atlas Ergonomics, an organization that specializes in reducing the injury rates of professional drivers. Atlas’ innovative technology helps drivers avoid discomfort [PR.com - October 08, 2008] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/109622 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105657 The American Trucking Association has asked Atlas Ergonomics, LLC to update its members on the state of ergonomics within the trucking industry. Atlas, specialists in reducing work-related injuries and their costs, will address industry safety and human resource leaders at the Safety and Loss Prevention Management Council Conference on September 25 in Nashville at 10:30 a.m. Atlas founder Drew Bossen will speak to [PR.com - September 17, 2008] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/105657 http://www.pr.com/press-release/103684 Atlas Ergonomics, LLC announced today that it has added 22 groups to its ergonomic service provider network, and now offers services in over 1,100 locations nationwide. Known for its results-based ergonomics programs, Atlas works through the nation’s largest network of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and ergonomists to reduce work-related injuries among employees, with an emphasis on measurable [PR.com - September 05, 2008] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/103684 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85069 Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, the nation’s largest provider of ergonomics services to employers, announced today that it has added 59 groups to its nationwide network, and now offers services in 935 locations nationwide. Known for its results-based ergonomics programs, Atlas works with its nationwide network of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and ergonomists to reduce work-related injuries among employees, [PR.com - May 14, 2008] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/85069 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78754 In its ongoing mission to improve health and safety for office workers nationwide, Atlas Ergonomics announced today that it will make its web-based risk assessment and training software available free to U.S. organizations with 10,000 or more office employees. Atlas does ask that clients exclusively use its nationwide network of physical therapists, occupational therapists and other ergonomics service providers when [PR.com - April 02, 2008] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/78754 http://www.pr.com/press-release/61954 Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, specialists in reducing work-related injuries and related costs, will share findings from applied research and intervention in office and healthcare ergonomics at the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, November 27 through 30, 2007 in Las Vegas. On Thursday, November 29, Atlas ergonomic services director David Brodie will offer an introductory-to-intermediate workshop titled [PR.com - November 28, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/61954 http://www.pr.com/press-release/59636 Atlas Ergonomics, LLC announced today that it has further expanded its ability to offer results-based ergonomics assistance to employers in North America. Uniquely, Atlas works with a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists and ergonomists to reduce work-related injuries among employees, with an emphasis on measurable, bottom-line results. Recently, four groups have qualified to join the Atlas network [PR.com - November 09, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/59636 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56982 Within 9 months of working with drivers, Workers' Compensation claims dropped 22% and severe driver discomfort was cut by nearly half, according to Interstate Distributor Company of Tacoma WA and Atlas Ergonomics of Grand Haven MI. The process started one year ago, when Interstate and Atlas began working together to implement Atlas' innovative technology. The technology helps drivers focus on proper use of existing seat [PR.com - October 21, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/56982 http://www.pr.com/press-release/48373 Atlas Ergonomics, LLC announced today that it has further expanded its ability to offer results-based ergonomics assistance to businesses in North America by adding five uniquely qualified physical therapist groups. [PR.com - August 12, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/48373 http://www.pr.com/press-release/42600 Herman Miller (NASDAQ: MLHR) recently announced to its dealers that Atlas Ergonomics has been chosen as an ergonomic service provider for their clients. The announcement comes after months of careful consideration by Herman Miller of the needs of their clients. Atlas was named in addition to a current domestic and an international service provider. “We are quite pleased to be chosen as a service provider by [PR.com - June 21, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/42600 http://www.pr.com/press-release/41053 Every June, the office furniture industry gathers at NeoCon to reveal its most anticipated new ergonomic designs. But each of those new designs comes to market missing one vital component: user knowledge. On June 11, Atlas Ergonomics founder Drew Bossen will present, "Ergonomics and the Essence of Knowledge" at NeoCon 2007. This presentation will cover Atlas research that shows a quantifiable relationship [PR.com - June 06, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/41053 http://www.pr.com/press-release/39757 In support of its ongoing mission to promote safer work environments, Atlas Ergonomics will share its most recent discoveries in analyzing risks to employee safety and reducing injuries in industrial settings. [PR.com - May 24, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/39757 http://www.pr.com/press-release/37846 Atlas Ergonomics, the leading provider of ergonomic and wellness services to the trucking industry, announced an agreement with The Rapid, the transit system in metro Grand Rapids. Atlas will implement its leading-edge technology to help reduce discomfort and injury risk among The Rapid’s 190 drivers. [PR.com - May 05, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/37846 http://www.pr.com/press-release/32088 Atlas Ergonomics will share recent results of its extensive study of the relationship between employee training and reported discomfort among office workers. The presentation will take place March 13 at the Applied Ergonomics conference in Dallas. David Brodie, Atlas director of ergonomic services, will speak on “Reducing Pain in the Office - Can Training Achieve This Goal?” His presentation will center on [PR.com - March 08, 2007] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/32088 http://www.pr.com/press-release/23589 Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, specialists in reducing work-related injuries and related costs, will share another year of documented breakthroughs in real-world ergonomics at the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, November 27 through 30, 2006 in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, November 28, Atlas ergonomic services director David Brodie will offer an introductory to intermediate workshop titled “How to Perform [PR.com - November 28, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/23589 http://www.pr.com/press-release/23287 Atlas Ergonomics announced today that Con-way Truckload Services, a division of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) has signed an agreement with the company to provide technology and services designed to improve the quality of life for drivers by improving their health and wellness. Atlas will provide Con-way Truckload an ergonomics program designed to help drivers avoid discomfort and fatigue thus reducing driver risk of injury [PR.com - November 27, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/23287 http://www.pr.com/press-release/21485 Few outsiders can imagine the physical, family and personal challenges that come with a truck driver's job. Schneider National Inc. (Green Bay, Wis.), a transportation and logistics company serving more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500®, has implemented a comprehensive program to help drivers meet these challenges, and to work and live in optimal health. [PR.com - November 01, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/21485 http://www.pr.com/press-release/18820 Innovative high-tech furniture can be a start in reducing employee discomfort. However, as a nine-month study by Atlas Ergonomics documents, merely having the right furniture is not enough. Knowledge is a key component in enhancing worker health and safety. When 1008 office employees were trained in how to use ergonomic chairs, other furniture and accessories, there were distinct, lasting reductions in work-related [PR.com - September 28, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/18820 http://www.pr.com/press-release/16657 Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, a provider of results-based ergonomic services, announced today that it has expanded its service network with several additional ergonomic service providers. The following new providers have completed Atlas’ training, and will immediately begin offering Atlas’ unique services: Summit Health Systems in Kansas City, PT Plus, P.C. in New York City, Sacred Heart Health Systems / [PR.com - August 29, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/16657 http://www.pr.com/press-release/14811 Building on its success in maximizing health and safety of thousands of office and transportation workers, Atlas Ergonomics (Grand Haven, MI) announced today that it will expand its services to include industrial ergonomics and wellness services. Atlas will support these services with its nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists, providing expert assessment and rehabilitation services at or near a [PR.com - July 29, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/14811 http://www.pr.com/press-release/14334 Recent research conducted by Atlas Ergonomics indicates that the most influential factor in reducing employee discomfort and the risk of injury, is their knowledge on how to use the ergonomic products provided to them. While 46% of surveyed employees feel they have good or complete knowledge of work station features, roughly the same amount did not know if their chair had adjustable seat depth or lumbar support. For [PR.com - July 21, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/14334 http://www.pr.com/press-release/13719 Interstate Distributor Company (Tacoma, WA) announced today that it will work with Atlas Ergonomics (Grand Haven, MI) in an innovative, multi-phase initiative to maximize the comfort, health and safety of Interstate’s 3,000 truck drivers. The two organizations will implement Atlas’ proven technology to help drivers reduce discomfort, fatigue, and the risk of injury by using existing seat and steering column [PR.com - July 12, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/13719 http://www.pr.com/press-release/11169 In support of its mission to encourage continuous improvement in worker health and safety, Atlas Ergonomics will share recent discoveries and results of its bottom-line approach at three national conferences in June. [PR.com - May 24, 2006] Atlas Ergonomics, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/11169