Ergonomics Today™

The Ergonomics Report™ Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary with Special Pricing

January 28, 2004
The Ergonomics Report, Ergoweb's monthly printed newsletter, celebrates the beginning of its third year of publication by offering substantially reduced subscription rates until March 1, 2004.

School Furniture May Not Fit Students

January 28, 2004
Recent research in New Zealand indicates that school children may not fit into the furniture they're provided.

Prominent Ergonomics Experts Boycott OSHA Symposium

January 26, 2004
Citing a distortion of science for political gain, a group of well-respected U.S. ergonomists have chosen to formally boycott OSHA’s upcoming research symposium.

Designs for the Disabled Often Better for the Able, Too

January 23, 2004
Assistive technology and universal design have the potential to improve productivity for everyone.

Confidence-Building Helps Workers With Back Pain

January 21, 2004
New study indicates that measures to build confidence in workers with back injuries could get them back to work faster.

Guidelines or Not, Doctors' Hours Aren't Shorter

January 19, 2004
Recent report indicates that new doctors may still be working shifts that are too long.

Properly Trained Workers Report Less Pain

January 16, 2004
New study indicates that training plus equipment could be the answer to reducing workplace MSD symptoms.

Workers With MSDs Returning Without Ergonomics

January 14, 2004
New study focuses on what happens after workers file a claim for a work-related musculoskeletal disorder.

Computer Workers View Vision Problems

January 12, 2004
Computer users believe vision problems could get worse.

Speakers Announced for OSHA Ergonomics Symposium

January 12, 2004
National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics announces speakers for January symposium.

Ergonomics Gives Police Cars Hands Free Efficiency

January 9, 2004
State police in New Hampshire and other states may be more efficient crime fighters, thanks to ergonomics.

NACE Holds Public Review of Latest Research

January 7, 2004
January symposium will feature presentations on the latest research regarding the prevention of MSDs.

Study Proves Back Pain Expensive

January 5, 2004
New study shows that billions are spent annually on treatment related to back pain.

Wine Industry Takes On Ergonomics

December 29, 2003
A glass of holiday cheer may seem cheerier as members of California's wine industry adopt new measures to improve worker ergonomics.

Researchers Begin New Study of Back Pain Among US Workers

December 26, 2003
University of Utah, University of Wisconsin and Texas A&M to embark on large workplace back pain study courtesy of the CDC and NIOSH.

British Seek Answers On Stretching's Impact

December 22, 2003
New project by HSE looks to determine if stretching is really a good idea when it comes to impacting workplace injury rates.

Michigan Considers Ergonomics Rule

December 17, 2003
As one state dumps its ergonomics rule, another state looks at implementing a new rule.

Robots Strive to Improve Surgical Ergonomics

December 15, 2003
Robots in scrubs might really be a means of improving ergonomics.

Standardized Dashboard Lights May Be Too Distracting

December 12, 2003
Recent plans by the NHTSA to standardize dashboard displays may not turn into a reality.

One Billion Reasons To Employ Ergonomics

December 10, 2003
Recent report indicates injuries cost the workplace one billion dollars a week.