Universal Design and Disability
February 25, 2002
Universal design is not about meeting standards but increasing usability, usually beyond the goals of existing standards.

Revised ANSI/HFES Computer Workstation Ergonomics Standard Nearly Ready for Review
February 22, 2002
The long anticipated revision of ANSI/HFES 100, originally published in 1988, will soon be ready for public review.

Definitions in Ergonomics
February 20, 2002
If anyone asks you to define what you do with ergonomics, give them a copy of these definitions before you begin.

Essentials of an Occupational Ergonomics Program
February 20, 2002
Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention programs in the workplace, often called ergonomics programs, have been shown to lower business costs due to decreased lost time, decreased incidence of injury, and decreased workers' compensation costs.

Does Ergonomics Make Business Sense?
February 18, 2002
The answer is that ergonomics can make good, strategic business sense, but the effort must be deployed correctly.

"Common Sense" Warning Labels
February 12, 2002
Almost any product might be 'ergonomic' for a certain person in a certain situation. Unfortunately, many products are not used by the same population or in the same environment that the product designer intended.

Ergoflash--February 11, 2002
February 11, 2002
A brief sampling of ergonomics in the news.

Ergoweb Welcomes the World!
February 11, 2002
Ergoweb, located in Midway, Utah, welcomes the 2002 Winter Olympic Games as Olympic flame passes Ergoweb office.

New Ergo Regs Proposed in Alaska and Minnesota
February 8, 2002
California and Washington already have ergonomics standards on the books. With the Federal Government taking an apparent hiatus on ergonomics, some states are proposing their own regulations.

Intelligent Lift Assist Devices Increase Productivity and Reduce Ergonomics Risk
February 6, 2002
Intelligent Assist Devices (IADs) - a new solution to productivity decreases inherent to some lift assist devices - may increase productivity by as much as 70%.

Crutches for the Future
February 5, 2002
A new design for crutches hopes to eliminate common complaints. The new design distributes pressure, takes impact, and fits the human user better than traditional crutches.

Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference
February 4, 2002
Ergonomic patient handling was the focus of the second annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference held this January in Clearwater, Florida.

Opinion: The Bush Administration Will Regulate Ergonomics
January 30, 2002
Will the Bush Administration Regulate Ergonomics? That question is on the minds of employers and employees throughout the U.S.A. And the answer is …

Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics Launches Much Improved Web Site
January 30, 2002
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) has launched a completely new web site that offers many enhanced features for visitors and certificate holders.

Ergonomics and the 2002 Winter Olympics
January 30, 2002
The primary thrust in the science of ergonomics is to improve human performance. Olympic competition is all about human performance. By virtue of location, Ergoweb is right in the middle of the upcoming 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

Breast Feeding in Ergonomic Style
January 24, 2002
Breast-feeding encompasses some of the same MSD risk factors that are found in industrial and manufacturing tasks. A new product may provide more comfort for mom's aching neck and arms.

Ecommerce and Ergonomics: Does Your Website Have It?
January 21, 2002
Three travel websites were evaluated for usability. Ergonomics, or matching capabilities and limitations of users to their environment, might determine the success or failure of a consumer website.

Ergonomics a Priority for Safety and Health Professionals in 2002
January 18, 2002
A survey of health and safety professionals show that the majority put ergonomics as a priority for 2002.

OSHA Settles With Beverly On Citations Related to Lifting Nursing Home Residents
January 16, 2002
Ending 10 years of litigation, Beverly Enterprises agreed to adopt specific ergonomic measures to reduce injuries to employees performing patient lifts. Beverly will withdraw its contest of the citations and OSHA will withdraw proposed penalties.

Interpreting Toyota vs. Williams: Does it Impact Ergonomics?
January 14, 2002
The recent Supreme Court decision in Toyota vs. Williams has little impact on occupational ergonomics, but a very big impact on who qualifies as disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act.