Ergonomics Today™

Text Messaging Takes Off But Not Without Warnings

April 2, 2003
As the world rapidly adopts text messaging technology, the British Chiropractic Association warns of a potential physical price.

More Mouse May Mean More Pain

March 31, 2003
Two new studies indicate that as the time spent mousing goes up, so does the risk of developing MSDs.

These Boots Are Made for Walking

March 28, 2003
Russian inventor uses motors to propel boots.

Can Back Pain Equal Brain Shrinkage?

March 26, 2003
Preliminary results of a new study show that chronic back pain sufferers might also suffer from brain shrinkage.

News Briefs -- Textbooks, Alliances, Bioterrorism

March 24, 2003
Tennessee tackles textbooks, OSHA signs another alliance and a test of new bioterrorism alerts for health care professionals.

Sit Up Straight Said the Chair

March 21, 2003
Canadian firm develops chair that tells the user how to be comfortable.

Ergoweb Announces Winners From Applied Ergo Drawing

March 19, 2003
Prizes Include a Year’s Subscription to The Ergonomics Report^TM, Ergoweb’s CBeT^TM course, and Ergoweb’s JET--Job Evaluator Toolbox^TM.

Beware of Boss

March 19, 2003
Watch out -- a recent study in the UK says that bosses DO bite, and that women at the helm have a greater tendency to dish out abuse to their employees.

Applied Ergo Conference Deemed Best Ever

March 17, 2003
The Sixth Annual Applied Ergo Conference in Dallas wraps up to rave reviews.

OSHA Releases Final Nursing Home Guidelines

March 14, 2003
OSHA releases the final version of its first set of industry-specific guidelines.

Honda and Ford Take Home Ergo Cups

March 12, 2003
Honda takes the Ergo Cup for workplace ergonomics solution while Ford earns an Ergo Cup for training and education.

Putting Designers In an Aging-Population’s Shoes

March 12, 2003
New suit mimics the effects of aging and the ergonomics challenges associated with it.

Writing – What a Pain

March 10, 2003
While Botox toys around with curing writer’s cramp, preventing writing-related injuries might be the better approach.

Washing Machine Cleans With Voice Recognition

March 7, 2003
German company develops a washing machine that takes orders and gives a few back.

Ergoweb Inc. Celebrates The Ergonomics Report(TM) With Style

March 5, 2003
On its one-year anniversary, The Ergonomics Report(TM) takes a more ergonomic stance to information delivery -- through a publication redesign.

New Guidelines Mark RSI Day

March 5, 2003
Great Britain's Health and Safety Executive marks RSI Day with publications to assist in the prevention of MSDs.

Call for Nominations for Ergonomics and HF Awards

March 3, 2003
HFES is seeking nominations for five awards to be presented at the organization’s annual conference.

NJ Considers Schoolhouse Ergonomics Bill

February 28, 2003
Bill in the New Jersey legislature could develop a commission to review the current state of ergonomics in the classroom.

Back Pain Linked to Workplace Morale

February 26, 2003
Research shows that workers who are unhappy in their jobs are more apt to report and possibly suffer from back pain.

Not All Fun and Games for Sports Mascots

February 24, 2003
Losing streaks aside, the job of team mascot can really stink.