Ergonomics Today™

Getting an Ergonomic Chair Now Requires a Doctor's Note

January 28, 2005
Employees of one Texas county now have to show medical proof of need before they’ll be able to sit in an ergonomic chair.

Worker Conditions In Meat Industry Come Under Fire

January 26, 2005
Human rights group's report accuses U. S. meat industry of putting workers at risk; meat industry representatives retaliate, pointing to errors in the report and touting their own actions that focus on ergonomics and safety.

Whiplash Study Focuses On Poor Head Restraint Design

January 24, 2005
Head restraints and seats that are properly designed for the task of protecting drivers, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, rate best in a recent study on whiplash.

Work While Snowboarding?

January 21, 2005
Snowboard gear manufacturer finds a way to make snowboarders more productive on the slopes by helping them ride and work at the same time.

Are Long Shifts Dangerous For Drivers?

January 19, 2005
Research and rules take a deeper look at the impact of long work shifts on truck drivers, medical interns and everyone else on the road.

Education, Experience and Experts: Applied Ergo Conference and ErgoCup Registering Now

January 17, 2005
Eighth Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference and ErgoCup competition offer attendees the chance to learn more about ergonomics solutions from, and with, the pros.

Readers Respond: Behavior, Sex, Regulations and Kids

January 17, 2005
Ergoweb's readers comment on behavioral ergonomics, ergonomics for the sex industry, regulations, and how raising kids can hurt.

Downsizing Increases Cost of Health Care and Absenteeism

January 14, 2005
Report indicates that downsizing may not be saving companies money when increased health care expenses and absenteeism are factored in.

Nighttime Splinting May Help Carpal Tunnel

January 12, 2005
New study finds that nighttime splinting eases the discomfort of workers in the beginning stages of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Overworked Pharmacies Could Be Causing Medication Errors

January 10, 2005
Monthly spike in medication-related fatalities could be the result of a heavy pharmacy workload says new study.

Don’t Blame the Ref, Blame Poor Task Design For That Bad Call

January 7, 2005
Experts believe that making some controversial calls in sports might be beyond the capacity of the human eye.

Big Brother Takes the Wheel to Improve Driver Safety

January 5, 2005
Auto manufacturer Saab puts monitoring system behind the wheel to help minimize overload and lessen driver distraction.

Ergoweb®: 10 Years and Counting

January 5, 2005
Ergoweb marks its 10th year with a series of firsts in ergonomics, and moves into its second decade as the source for ergonomics.

Is Too Much Technology Bad For the Worker?

January 3, 2005
Experts say trying to use too much technology may be actually making workers LESS productive.

Better Ice Skate Through Ergonomics

December 24, 2004
New hinged-boot skate hopes to reduce injuries with the added bonus of improving jumps and performance.

Can Airline Maintenance Errors Be the Result of Sleepy Workers?

December 22, 2004
In an attempt to reduce crashes resulting from maintenance errors, the FAA is beginning to put a greater effort into worker fatigue and other human factors issues.

Tight Deadlines, Working In IT – Both Are Hazardous To Your Health

December 20, 2004
New research indicates that information technology professionals may be setting themselves up for injuries.

Ergonomics Reduces Arthritis Disability

December 17, 2004
New study finds that ergonomics may be the most efficient means of keeping a worker with rheumatoid arthritis on the job.

Oh the Pain of Parenthood

December 15, 2004
Along with that bundle of joy can come a bundle of aches and pains.

Finally an Answer to That Burning Laptop Question...

December 15, 2004
Yes, says research, using a laptop can cause male infertility, and possibly burn the penis, too.