Ergonomics Today™

MSD Risk Factors Cost Even Before They Injure

May 3, 2002
New studies document that MSD risk factors are costing companies money before injuries occur.

OSHA Announces Formation of Ergonomics Committee

May 1, 2002
The second in a line of initiatives for OSHA's comprehensive approach to reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) was announced April 30 with the formation of the National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics.

BIFMA Releases Ergonomic Guidelines for Office Furniture

April 29, 2002
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) has released the guideline titled, "The Ergonomics Guideline for VDT (Visual Display Terminal) Furniture used in Office Work Spaces".

Senators Push for More Ergonomics from OSHA

April 26, 2002
Senators propose new ergonomics plan as Chao defends OSHA's policy.

OSHA Announces First Industry Target for Ergonomics Guidelines

April 24, 2002
OSHA announced that the first industry-specific guidelines to reduce MSDs will be developed for nursing homes.

ErgoFlash: Super-Quick News Summaries (4/22/02)

April 22, 2002
A brief summary of ergonomics in the news.

Liberty Mutual Releases Latest Workplace Injury Data

April 19, 2002
Liberty Mutual identified the leading causes of disabling workplace injuries and their associated direct costs using its own data, and findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Academy of Social Insurance.

OSHA Continues Ergonomics Push with RIMS Agreement and Naming of Regional Ergo Coordinators

April 16, 2002
RIMS and OSHA partner as Henshaw names regional ergonomics directors.

Study Says Technology Gets a Thumbs Up

April 15, 2002
Has technology caused anthropometric changes in the human thumb? Read about one study that says, Yes.

Chao Responds to Steady Workplace Injury Rates

April 11, 2002
A total of 1.7 million injuries and illnesses in private industry required recuperation away from work beyond the day of the incident in 2000. The number of these cases in 2000 was about the same as in 1999.

Digital Human Modeling Conference

April 10, 2002
Digital Human Modeling is an essential element of product development. By applying this technology to integrate human qualities into the early stages of design, engineers effectively increase safety and comfort levels.

Reaction to OSHA's Ergonomics Strategy

April 8, 2002
Just days after OSHA announced a comprehensive ergonomics strategy, including "targeted guidelines and tough enforcement," here's what is being said.

OSHA Announces Comprehensive Plan To Reduce Ergonomic Injuries

April 5, 2002
Targeted Guidelines and Tough Enforcement Two Key Elements

Ergoweb To Participate In Annual Risk Management Event

April 3, 2002
Ergoweb formally introduces its products and services to risk managers at the 40th Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual meeting in New Orleans, April 14-18, 2002.

FDA Releases Software Validation Guide Heavy with Human Factors

April 2, 2002
While much of this document covers programming issues, a significant part specifically requires incorporating human factors/ergonomic design principles into software development for medical devices.

Boeing Takes Ergonomics to the Skies

April 1, 2002
Boeing introduces ergonomic technology to aid pilots and improve plane safety.

Ergonomics Certification: Spelling out the Acronyms

March 29, 2002
Professional certification in ergonomics continues to be a hot topic of discussion. Common questions include: “Who certifies in ergonomics?” and “What does CPE stand for?”.

Adapting Garden Tools to Users with Disabilities

March 27, 2002
Designing tools with adaptive features such as cuffed handles, and 90 degree arms is making gardening easier for people with limited strength and mobility.

Desk to Dashboard: The Journey of a Mouse

March 25, 2002
BMW brings the computer mouse to the driver's seat in its new 7-series.

Laptops Bring More than Technology to Squad Cars

March 22, 2002
Six years ago, Omaha police departments began a $2 million effort to bring technology to the fingertips of officers. What they didn't foresee was poor ergonomics and possible safety hazards.