Ergonomics Today™

Ergoweb’s 2008 Spring Training Series Has Been Scheduled!

December 4, 2007
Ergoweb’s 2008 Spring Training Series will be held in San Diego on April 21st-25th. This popular hands-on training is offered as five different workshops that can be taken individually or all together depending on the needs of the participant. This training series will help attendees recognize and quantify ergonomic gains.

British Researchers Advise Against Hospital Stay “Unless Absolutely Necessary”

December 3, 2007
A recent study in Britain put a figure on the number of patients who suffer harm from their stay in hospital – one in 10. The question is whether the report will spur Britain to take effective action.

Mislaid Baggage a Thanksgiving Holiday Annoyance

November 26, 2007
The crush of Thanksgiving air travel is a reminder that airlines mislay bags year round and the problem is getting worse. One report over the holidays looks at one airline's search for a cure.

Pioneering Experiment Could Help Paralyzed Man “Voice” His Thoughts

November 19, 2007
A car accident left Eric Ramsey paralyzed and unable to speak. A scientific breakthrough could give him another way to communicate.

Ergoweb CEO Peter Budnick to Deliver Keynote for International Conference On Ergonomics 2007

November 14, 2007
Peter Budnick will join other renowned speakers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for ICE 2007, and will also serve as Visiting Associate Professor during his stay.

Australian Study Endorses Basic Treatment for Low Back Pain

November 12, 2007
The findings from an Australian study on low back pain could be summed up by the adage, “Less is More.” Authors suggest staying active, avoiding bed rest and taking paracetamol (acetaminophen), rather than stronger pain killers or spinal manipulation.

New European Initiative Highlights Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

November 4, 2007
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work tackles one of the Continent's headaches - work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Fourth Veto on Safe Patient Handling for California

October 29, 2007
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has again struck down legislation aimed at ending the manual lifting and repositioning of patients.

Canadian Minister Announces New Ergonomics Provisions

October 21, 2007
Amended regulations designed to strengthen protections against occupational injury could soon be on the books in Canada.

Blackberry Maker (RIM) and Eatoni Agree to Work on Ergonomic Text Keyboard Technology

October 15, 2007
A collaboration pact between Blackberry®-maker RIM and Eatoni Ergonomics brings a long-running court dispute to an end.

Study Links Blood Clots to Flying, but Shows Low Risk

October 8, 2007
A Dutch study adds another layer to the complex 50-year-old debate about flying and deep vein thrombosis.

An Exoskeleton: MIT Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Lightening the Load

October 1, 2007
Exoskeleton devices could enable soldiers, emergency personnel and others to carry more on their backs with less strain. For the present, there is a catch.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Favor New Look at Workplace Ergonomics

September 24, 2007
A poll of Democratic presidential contenders points to a possible win in 2008 for ergonomics regulation

California Governor Bans Teens from Cell Phone Use While Driving

September 17, 2007
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law in September intended to stop a practice that increases the dangers on the road.

Work Cited as the Best Prescription for Back Pain Sufferers

September 9, 2007
A recent report from the United Kingdom sees work as an aid to recovery from back pain.

Researchers Give “Thumbs-up” for Extra Eye Breaks for Data Entry Operators

September 2, 2007
Study shows supplementary eye breaks don't hurt productivity and help data entry operators.

Venezuelan Time Zone Change Aimed at Making Better Use of Daylight

August 27, 2007
A plan to change Venezuela’s time zone is based on knowledge about the value of working with, not against, circadian rhythms.

Therapists Warn of Dangers of Heavy School Backpacks

August 24, 2007
The biggest pain for children returning to school after the summer break could be their backpack.

Kimberly Monroe Joins Ergoweb as Manager of Consulting and Training Services

August 23, 2007
Ergoweb is pleased to announce the appontment of Kimberly A. Monroe, PhD, CPE, as Manager of Ergoweb's Consulting and Training Services

Texting Driver Charged with Negligence in Fatal Accident

August 20, 2007
Will fatal road accidents like a recent one in Utah speed efforts to see the dangerous practice banned?