Steven A. Lavender

Steven A. Lavender studies ergonomics and workplace biomechanics, focusing on how physical tasks affect the body and how tools or interventions can reduce injury risk. His work spans settings such as healthcare (patient handling, EMS, home health), distribution centers/warehouses, and computer/office work, often testing specific equipment designs or task modifications using biomechanical and muscle-activity (EMG) measurements. Prospective students would likely work on applied, hands-on studies evaluating real-world tools and work practices for safety and usability.

Publication output has been fairly steady but modest over the last decade, generally ranging from 2-7 papers per year without a clear sustained upward or downward trend, with a slight decline in the most recent few years.

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