Equiois Named "Most Innovative Company of the Year"
July 31, 2010
Equipois, designer and manufacturer of ergonomic “zero gravity” workplace technology, has been selected as the recipient of the International Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year, North America. Equipois was recognized for its patented zeroG technology, which allows tools and other objects to float as if weightless, boosting productivity and eliminating injuries.

New Study: Time Spent Sitting Linked to Higher Risk of Death
July 23, 2010
A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds it's not just how much physical activity you get, but how much time you spend sitting that can affect your risk of death. Researchers say time spent sitting was independently associated with total mortality, regardless of physical activity level.

Emerging Ergonomic Technologies: Laptops and Hand Stabilizing Support Device
July 21, 2010
A focuses on innovation through ergonomics. Will laptop (notebook) computers ever be ergonomically designed? So far, no, but here are some prototypes aiming to change that, including adjustable screens and keyboards, curved displays and split keyboards, and more. In another example, researchers are developing a device that steadies the hand for precision tasks and disability accommodation.

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I Really Hate Being Lied To
July 27, 2010
Guest contributor Ian Chong says, "You know, I really hate being lied to - especially by ill informed sleazy salesmen who are trying to sell me some snake oil touting features and benefits that are either non-existent ... the term “ergonomically designed” is without a doubt an insidious term used by those with a massive advertising budget who would push products onto those unaware."

Amendments to Americans with Disabilities Act Could Support Ergonomic Recommendations
July 19, 2010
Ergonomics practitioners should understand the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, known as Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), which where enacted by the US congress in 2009. The ADAAA clarifies key definitions and is intended to more accurately reflect the intent of the original law, and may provide legal authority for certain ergonomic interventions.

Medical Researchers Challenge Effectiveness of Ergonomic Interventions
July 14, 2010
Researchers in the Netherlands reviewed the ergonomics scientific base (1988 through 2008) looking for studies investigating the effectiveness of physical and organizational interventions. They identified only 10 studies that met their stringent criteria, and those studies did not offer strong support for the effectiveness of interventions. This article reviews the review and the ensuing debate.

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