Ergonomics Today™

Government Statistics Not Giving Accurate Injury Counts

March 10, 2004
Annual government survey may fail to report nearly 70 percent of all work injuries.

Injury Rates for Airport Screeners Indicate Need for Ergonomics

March 8, 2004
New OSHA report shows that airport screeners are developing injuries almost four-times faster than other federal employees and workstation design may be to blame.

Kids Sports Causing Ergonomics Concerns

March 5, 2004
It's no longer just traumatic injuries that are causing children to end up in the doctor's office after a weekend game –- now their injuries are coming from overuse.

Study To Look at the Healing Ability of Ergonomics

March 3, 2004
Temple University receives grant to determine if ergonomics can heal an injury.

FDA Orders Bar Codes For Hospital-Distributed Drugs

March 1, 2004
In an attempt to further reduce prescription-distribution errors among U.S. hospital workers, the FDA orders bar code labels to be attached to hospital-distributed drugs.

Today's Robots Are Designed To Serve

February 27, 2004
A new generation of robots finds the mechanical marvels tackling tasks that humans either can't or don't want to do themselves.

International RSI Awareness Day Focuses On MSD Prevention

February 25, 2004
Work-related MSDs are the focus of an international awareness campaign taking place on the only non-repeating day of the year, February 29, 2004.

New Jersey Bans Overtime For Health Care Workers

February 23, 2004
Proponents say the overtime law should help prevent mistakes while improving working conditions and patient safety.

Change the Channel? Let the Sofa Do It

February 20, 2004
Researchers in Ireland are working on the couch-potato’s dream: a sofa that does everything.

Finding the Right Ergonomist for the Job

February 18, 2004
Whether you want someone to analyze the workplace or to help you design a new product, there’s an ergonomist who can help.

Do You Need a Training Class to Operate a Cell Phone?

February 16, 2004
Members of the electronics industry are finally starting to questions the ergonomics and usability of too many features on one small device.

Ergoweb CEO to Host Session at Ergonomics Conference

February 13, 2004
Ergoweb's President and CEO, Dr. Peter Budnick, CPE, will host the Behavior-based Ergonomics networking session at the 2004 Applied Ergonomics Conference.

Teen Can’t Concentrate? Could Be Lack of Sleep

February 13, 2004
New study indicates that U.S. teens are sleepier than other teens and could benefit from a more ergonomic school starting time.

Hospital Noise May Not Be Comfortable for Patients

February 11, 2004
New study shows peak noise levels in hospitals could mean little rest for the patients.

FDA Orders Easy-to-Understand Warnings for Prescription Drugs

February 9, 2004
Recent action by the FDA means marketing literature concerning warnings and side-effects of prescription drugs might stop being so confusing to consumers.

Ergonomics Delivers a More Comfortable Throne

February 6, 2004
With all of the activity that takes place, who wouldn’t appreciate a more comfortable seat in the executive washroom?

Is Your PPE Big Enough?

February 4, 2004
Britain's HSE looks at modifying design specifications for specific groups of workers.

New Book Release: Fundamentals of Office Ergonomics

February 4, 2004
"Fundamentals of Office Ergonomics," Ergoweb's latest publication, will begin shipping on March 1, 2004. Reserve your copy today and receive free shipping and handling.

Lack of Ergonomics Means Women Report More Injuries

February 2, 2004
Recent research is indicating that a woman may be more likely to get hurt when performing the same activity as a man, but is it a gender difference or just a lack of ergonomics?

Study Probes X-ray Techs and MSD Link

January 30, 2004
New study looks at the reasons behind the high number of MSDs in x-ray technicians.