Ergonomics Today™

Blackberry Users Breathe Easier, but Not Its Maker

March 2, 2006
Blackberry maker dodged another bullet on February 24 when a Virginia judge held off on an injunction that could have left millions of United States users of the Canadian-made handheld computer without service.

Oh Canada, Today is RSI Day

February 28, 2006
RSI Day, today February 28, is an opportunity to promote injury prevention, ergonomic issues, and raise awareness about the prevalence of RSIs and their harmful affects.

They're Sly: The Dirty Secret About Office Germs

February 27, 2006
It turns out that health-conscious employers and employees have more to worry about than whether the office furniture is a good ergonomic fit.

Microsoft Readies its New InfoCard System to Secure Online Activity

February 22, 2006
There are almost as many ways to log on to a web site as there are web sites. And none is particularly secure in this age of identify theft and "phishing" and other credit card fraud.

NIOSH Seeks Public Participation, Input for Town Hall Meetings on NORA

February 20, 2006
Be heard: NORA town hall meetings began in Dec. 2005, and continue through March 2006 at select locations across the country.

Can Cell Phone Use by Medical Personnel Increase Patient Safety?

February 15, 2006
A study looks at cell phone use by medical personnel as an ergonomic way to treat a problem that plagues hospitals - medical errors.

Ergo Extras This Week

February 10, 2006
Webinar: Ergonomics for Occupational Hygienists on Musculoskeletal Disorders; and, Danger Lurks in Headsets

Michigan Governor Revives Possibility of State Ergo Standard

February 6, 2006
Gov. Jennifer Granholm: The ergonomics ban was "a solution in search of a problem."

At Issue: Technology Designers and Assumptions About Older Users

February 6, 2006
Do older adults have an unequal struggle when larning to use computers and the Internet?

Ergoweb Inc. Moves Headquarters to New Park City Offices

February 3, 2006
New Location -- Same Trusted Service -- for Leading Provider of Ergonomic Resources

Ergoweb Inc. Moves Headquarters to New Park City Offices

February 3, 2006
New Location - Same Trusted Service - for Leading Provider of Ergonomic Resources

Office Chairs, Low Back Pain and Ergonomics

February 1, 2006
Despite increased awareness of workplace ergonomics, a recent Spine-health.com poll shows that people with desk jobs still have more back pain after a day in their office chairs.

Canada Launches Campaign to Tackle Musculoskeletal Disorders

January 30, 2006
In Ontario, a new campaign called "Pains and Strains," will focus on education and inspection.

Inquiry Opens into West Virginia Accidents that Killed 14 Coal Miners in Three Weeks

January 25, 2006
The early details of the two accidents point to the lack of a safety culture at the two mines.

Australian Study: Bullying Rife in Government of Victoria Workplace

January 23, 2006
A recent survey by the State of Victoria in Australia found that one in five employees on the public payroll have been bullied or harassed by colleagues or managers in the past year.

Michigan Legislature Votes Down Effort to Establish Ergonomics Standard

January 18, 2006
Ergo Update: The Republican-led lower chamber of the Michigan legislature voted 56-45 along party lines on January 17 to kill efforts to introduce ergonomics rules to workplaces.

Scotland’s Tired Private Prison Guards -- An Ergonomic Issue

January 18, 2006
The Prison Service Union (PSU) recently reported that tired workers responsible for some of the country's most dangerous inmates are in danger of letting their guard drop.

ErgoUpdate: Michigan Legislators To Vote on Ergonomics Standard

January 16, 2006
GOP lawmakers argue that it would burden employers unnecessarily, and lead many to close shop or move out of state

On 'Yer Bike Kids! Sony PlayStation II at Gyms Luring Teens off the Couch

January 13, 2006
Attach a Sony PlayStation II to a fitness machine and you have a new way to get teens to the gym.

One Size Still Doesn’t Fit All: Kids and Computer Use

January 11, 2006
With computer use virtually universal among Canadian children, the Canadian Safety Council (CSC) is encouraging parents to focus on ergonomics for kids.