Ergonomics Today™

Duking it Out On the Ergonomics Dance Floor

October 28, 2002
Another Blow to Ergonomics Regulations for state of Washington

Ergonomically Taking the Fun Out of Halloween

October 25, 2002
A little tongue-in-cheek (just don't bite down) ergonomics' know-how can ensure the future and safety of things that go THWACK in the night.

Is Virgin Atlantic the Good Guy, the Bad Guy or Just the Headline of the Week?

October 23, 2002
Airline opts to keep its policy on obese passengers, even in wake of settlement.

Riding Home the Side Effects of Work

October 21, 2002
New study shows the hazards of pedal-powered police work could arise in the bedroom.

Stress-less Homework Anyone?

October 18, 2002
A new study shows telecommuters report less stress. But how well a home office physically fits the user is another issue.

MSD Rise in Korea Spurs Government Regulations

October 16, 2002
KOSHA reports 150 Hyundai Heavy Machinery employees found with MSDs. Government intends to solve country-wide MSD problem with regulations.

Alliance Penned Between AIHA and OSHA

October 14, 2002
AIHA and OSHA enter into an agreement to form an alliance with an ergonomic focus.

Beauty, Pain and the Ergonomic Price of Being Cute

October 11, 2002
Tiny technology might look nice, but at what ergonomic price?

Better Deals for Out-Of-Staters in Washington?

October 9, 2002
A letter to Wal-Mart implying sight-unseen compliance brings Washington state's ergonomics rules under fire.

Easy On the Eyes = Better On the Job

October 7, 2002
New study at UAB shows relationship between productivity and proper prescriptions lenses for computer workers.

Group asks OSHA for Ergo Guidance on Women in Construction

October 4, 2002
BLS asks OSHA for ergonomics guidance for women in the construction industry.

Get Mice to Give Up Their Restrictive Habits

October 2, 2002
Read about a project that wants to change your point and click mouse.

Studies Relate Shoulder and Back Injuries to Lifting, Pushing and Pulling Tasks

September 30, 2002
New research continues to link certain workplace or task characteristics to MSDs.

OSHA Extends Ergo Guideline Comment Period

September 28, 2002
OSHA is granting a 30-day extension in response to industry and labor requests for additional time to submit written comments guidelines.

Kids Need Pint-Sized Computers

September 25, 2002
"The current picture, of children working in systems that appear to affect their current and future health, is a disturbing one," according to Professor Peter Buckle of the Robens Centre for Health Ergonomics at the University of Surrey. .

AOTA Creates National School Backpack Awareness Day

September 22, 2002
AOTA will weigh backpacks at schools across the country as part of National School Backpack Awareness Day.

More Ergo Alliances for OSHA

September 19, 2002
The State of North Carolina, the American Furniture Manufacturers Association, and the Society of the Plastics Industry all try to tackle ergo with OSHA.

Dental Hygienists at Risk for CTS

September 18, 2002
At least one survey has found that dental hygienists had the highest rates of carpal tunnel syndrome of all occupations.

Workplace Stress and Injury - the Latest Thinking

September 16, 2002
Researchers look at the body's response to stress and how that might affect the development of musculoskeletal disorders at work.

Ergoflash: Super-Quick News Summaries (9/13/02)

September 13, 2002
Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news including eye tracking software, office chair selection and bicycle handlebars.