Ergonomics Today™

Voluntary Car Distraction Code On the Way

March 14, 2005
Transport Canada is working towards a code that could change the usability of high-tech in-vehicle control systems to make them much less distracting.

Running Shoe Has a Mind of Its Own

March 11, 2005
New running shoe automatically adjusts to running surface, runner’s weight and running style to give wearer the appropriate level of cushion no matter what the terrain.

Workplaces Need To Focus On Prevention

March 9, 2005
Expert tells health care conference attendees that to really reduce the costs of absenteeism and presenteeism, workplaces need to focus on preventive controls. That includes ergonomics.

Bill Seeks to Ban Nurses' Overtime

March 7, 2005
A bill introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate seeks to stop mandatory overtime for nurses to help improve patient care.

Kids' Revenge? Braces Are a Pain for Orthodontist, Too

March 4, 2005
New research finds that orthodontics give pain to the orthodontist, too.

Ontario Sets Up Ergonomics Advisory Board

March 2, 2005
Ontario government creates an ergonomics advisory group to offer recommendations regarding a province-wide plan for reducing workplace injuries.

Computer Decisions Could Reduce Medical Errors

February 28, 2005
Study finds that computerized decision-making systems can help reduce errors in healthcare.

Fido's Ergonomic Treatment

February 25, 2005
Recent innovations in pet care include ergonomics for both man and beast.

Seniors Reporting Greater Number of Injuries

February 23, 2005
Report indicates that seniors are racking up injuries faster than ever and should be made more aware of injury potential, particularly in seemingly safe locations.

Worms and Slugs Could Improve Ergonomics

February 21, 2005
Newly-developed devices modeled after slithering creatures could help improve the way certain medical, and non-medical, procedures are performed.

Reducing Risks at Rock Concerts?

February 18, 2005
New study suggests that giving out free ear plugs at rock concerts could reduce potential hearing loss for attendees, but how many attendees are really willing to use them?

Do-It-Yourself Fabrication Could Be a Reality Thanks to FabLabs

February 16, 2005
FabLabs, MIT's miniature manufacturing plants, could help turn concepts like a single, customized ergonomic tool, into a reality for almost anyone.

Applied Ergo Offers Free 'Outsourcing and Ergonomics' Audio Conference

February 14, 2005
8th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference opens registration for its free 'Applied Ergonomics In an Outsourced World' audio conference.

Injections Equal to Surgery For Carpal Tunnel

February 11, 2005
New study claims steroid injections are as effective as surgery for the medical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Warning Winner Says Don't Brush Teeth With Toilet Brush

February 9, 2005
Annual warning labels contest gives credence to analyzing the intended user for product design while also reminding users that toilet brushes are never to be mistaken for toothbrushes.

Call For Entries -- IEA Awards 2005

February 7, 2005
International Ergonomics Association announces its call for entries for its 2005 IEA/Liberty Mutual Prize and its IEA Fellow Award.

Forget the Computer Desk--Try a Computer Lounger

February 4, 2005
UK company promises computer comfort with its hip computer center that’s anything but a workstation.

Cell Phones Age Young Drivers

February 2, 2005
Cell phones take another hit: this time young drivers are the target as cell phones are found to age their reaction time by 50 years.

Push and Pull Gauge Gives Accurate and Reliable Answers

February 1, 2005
Hospitals, professionals and other institutions rely on Hoggan Health's ergoFET Push and Pull Gauge for gathering data with accuracy and reliability.

New Phone Takes Talking Text Messages

January 31, 2005
Samsung introduces a talking text message system that may even help reduce certain injury risks for persistent text messagers.