Ergonomics Today™

ISO Releases Software Accessibility Standard

June 27, 2003
The International Organization for Standardization tackles computer accessibility and comes up with a solution intended to work for anyone.

45 More Days to Get Your Two Cents In

June 27, 2003
OSHA extends grocery guidelines comment period into August.

Guidelines Look to Regulate Workplace Stress

June 25, 2003
Forget broadly-focused ergonomics guidelines, the U.K. sets its focus on a smaller part of the whole – specific guidelines for solving workplace stress.

GWindows Gesturing Away the Mouse

June 23, 2003
Microsoft tries its hand at turning those gestures office workers make at their computers into productive work.

Lawmakers Look to Mute In-Dash Navigators and Cell Phones

June 20, 2003
Driver distractions are convincing lawmakers in Ottawa to regulate in-car information systems and California officials to dump hands-on cell phones.

Ergonomics and the Telecommuter

June 18, 2003
As more and more Americans tackle the 9-to-5 from the comforts of home, furniture designers are faced with the task of making ergonomics blend into the house.

Big Idea Creates Custom-Fit Vacation For Plus-Size Guests

June 16, 2003
Freedom Paradise resort takes a cue from ergonomics and designs a vacation that's "size-friendly" for large-sized guests.

GUEST OPINION: Ergonomics of the Non-Office

June 13, 2003
We’ve all heard about computer-related ergonomics in the office, but what about the ergonomics of the non-office computer environment?

Carpal Tunnel Not the Keyboard's Fault

June 11, 2003
New study attempts to confirm that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome isn’t linked to keyboard use.

Yard Work Tops List of Biggest Pain In Spring

June 9, 2003
Survey in Ontario lists yard work above all to be the most back-aching activity during spring and summer months.

Ergonomics Training Grant Money Available

June 6, 2003
OSHA seeks proposals for approximately $1 million in ergonomics guidelines training grants.

OSHA Solicits Comments On Poultry Processing Guidelines

June 6, 2003
Agency’s third set of draft guidelines available for review on OSHA’s website.

National Safety Month Begins With Distracted Driving

June 4, 2003
NSC focuses on cell phone usage as well as sleepiness and overall inattentiveness on the road.

French Have Designs On a More Perfect Fit

June 2, 2003
From fashion to cars, experts in France are taking new measures, and measurements, to find today’s body dimensions.

Want More Customers? Try an Ergonomic Re-design

May 30, 2003
From cars to PDAs, fitting the device to the consumer could mean an ergonomic enhancement will drive the bottom line.

How Having a Little Fun Can Become a Big Pain at Work

May 28, 2003
Boomeritis and the quest for fun activities might be causing an even bigger headache in the workplace.

BCPE Initiates Mentor Program

May 26, 2003
Program will allow already-certified ergonomists to help others looking to become certified ergonomists.

Two School House Ergonomics Issues Get a Nod

May 23, 2003
New Jersey’s Ergonomics in Education bill signed while some Utah middle school students get a compromised solution to their school’s lack of lockers.

Rest Breaks Can Benefit Safety and Ergonomics

May 21, 2003
Recent study indicates more, but shorter, rest breaks could benefit workers in industrial settings.

Activity at OSHA Brings New Guidelines and a Plan from Advisory Committee

May 19, 2003
OSHA invites comments on second set of draft guidelines and receives work plan from NACE.