Ergonomics Today™

Assessing Back Risk With a Mouse Click

December 8, 2003
New program from Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation lets employers check the risk level of a lift quickly on-line.

Ergonomics Lets That Little Sports Car Double As Gramps' Sedan

December 5, 2003
U.S. auto manufacturers are taking age into consideration when they design their new cars.

Dimmer Switches Brighten Productivity

December 3, 2003
Recent study shows the impact of lighting on office workers' attitudes and productivity.

Poor Workstation Design May Be Office's Worst Enemy

December 1, 2003
Study indicates that the design of the workstation may have a greater impact than other factors for office workers developing MSDs.

Chopsticks: An Ergonomic Nightmare?

November 28, 2003
Tradition aside, ordering chopsticks with your Kung Pao could be doubly painful.

Long Working Hours Could Be Hurting the Workplace

November 26, 2003
Having fewer workers do more may sound good, but implementing longer working hours can sometimes be a costly endeavor for employers.

Getting a Kitchen That Fits

November 24, 2003
Taking a tip from Betty Crocker's new digs means designing a kitchen workspace that works for the cook.

Another Strike Against the Cell Phone – Now Walking Is Dangerous, Too

November 21, 2003
New study looks at the painful side effects of walking and talking.

Ergonomics Now Could Impact Children Later

November 19, 2003
International group hopes to raise awareness while finding answers to ergonomics in education.

Employee Pain Equals Employer Losses

November 17, 2003
New study shows that even simple pain, like headaches, can impact the employer’s bottom line.

Goldilocks Was Right: For Back Pain, Medium Mattress Is Just Right

November 14, 2003
Science proves what a fairy tale had been saying all along: medium firmness mattress is best choice for back pain.

Can a Lack of Ergonomics Off-Work Impact the Office?

November 12, 2003
A recent study indicates that off-work activities can impact job performance but few employers know what to do to prevent them.

Study May Help Determine Ergonomics' Preventive Abilities

November 10, 2003
Researchers at Temple University link repetitive tasks to bone-tissue damage in quest to determine just how effective ergonomics may be at prevention.

Deadline to Submit Abstracts Extended

November 10, 2003
Still time to submit abstracts for January NACE meeting.

Got a Pain From Mousing Around? Ergonomist Wants to Help

November 7, 2003
Study seeks feedback on mouse usage and techniques for reducing associated discomfort.

Finally, an MRI For Ergonomists

November 5, 2003
New magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help ergonomists design more effectively.

Ergonomics Rule Overturned in Washington

November 5, 2003
Initiative-841 passes by a slim margin, overturning Washington’s ergonomics rule.

Vietnam to Vegas, Ergoweb Serves the World

November 4, 2003
Ergoweb's travel schedule through the end of 2003 highlights oversees meetings and public ergonomics events.

NSC Pulls Out of ANSI Ergonomics Standards

November 4, 2003
NSC no longer involved with ANSI’s quest for an ergonomics standard.

The Trouble With Harry

October 31, 2003
Harry Potter is giving his fans headaches and wrist problems? Could it be magic or just a heavy load for pint-sized readers?