New Invention Delivers Benefits of Virtual Weightlessness to Workplace
September 14, 2008
Tools, parts and equipment weigh “virtually nothing” when maneuvered with the new zeroG™ arm, according to its maker. The device addresses risk factors and efficiency in workplace.

Anti-Regulation Group Prepares for New Fight Against Ergonomics
September 9, 2008
The United States Chamber of Commerce will hold a Forum entitled “Ergonomics in the 21st Century: Toward a New Paradigm” on September 12, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The meeting will serve to re-energize an anti-regulation group and to report new research it believes strengthens their political positions.

Michigan Releases New Draft of Controversial Ergonomics Standard
September 8, 2008
Opponents are girding to do battle against Michigan's new proposed ergonomics standard. The see it as a drain on the state's bottom line.

Robotic Suit Offers Alternative to the Wheelchair
August 30, 2008
For people paralyzed from the waist down, a new robotic suit means functioning “legs.”

Researcher Developing Wearable Solar Charger for Handheld Electronics
August 25, 2008
Researcher Joe Hyneck wants to make life a little easier for people who can’t leave home without their electronics.

Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety Reorganizing, Expanding
August 18, 2008
Two prominent ergonomists have been brought in to head new centers at Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety

New Bandwidth Brings “Talking Car” System Closer for European Drivers
August 11, 2008
The European Union introduced a measure in August that promises to make driving safer and less aggravating in member countries.

Cancer Doctor Takes a Stand on Cell Phone Use: Advises Precautions
August 4, 2008
On the link between cell phone use and cancer, research findings are inconclusive. But analyzing recent studies, a prominent cancer researchers recommends caution with the devices.

Wrong Exercise Bras Can Damage Breasts
July 28, 2008
Exercise can damage a woman’s breasts. A team of British researchers has sounded an alarm about ill-functioning and ill-fitting exercise bras.

CarFit Aims to Make Roads Safer for Older Drivers
July 21, 2008
New program assesses whether older drivers' cars are properly and individually adjusted for safety.

ANSI Dismisses Latest Appeal to Withdraw Construction Industry MSD Reduction Standard
July 18, 2008
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Appeals Board Panel today dismissed the latest appeal brought by the Construction Industry Employer Coalition, a coalition of five trade associations of U.S. construction interests, to withdraw the adoption of the approved voluntary consensus standard “reduction of Musculoskeletal Problems in Construction” (ANSI/ASSE A10.40-2007)

New Resource a Tool for Finding Suitable Ergonomics Programs
July 14, 2008
A recent study gives employers a way to predict which ergonomics measures are likely to produce the best results. It gives them the ability to make assumptions based on other people’s experience.

New Merger Poised to Reduce Several Medication Risk Factors for Patients
July 7, 2008
A merger of two rival pharmaceutical companies could prod doctors to switch from handwritten or phoned prescriptions to the e-route. The switch – and a merged database of patient records – could help reduce several types of medication errors.

California Bans Use of Hand-Held Cellphones While Driving
June 30, 2008
On July 1, California joins several other states in banning the use of hand-held cell phones behind the wheel. Recent research undermines Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s contention that the new law will make the state’s roads safer.

American Medical Association Sounds Alarm about Medical Litter Left in Patients
June 23, 2008
The American Medical Association and federal Food and Drug Administration see peril in devices prone to shed parts in patients’ bodies.

Virtual Motorcycle Seen as a Route to Safer, More-comfortable Cruisin'
June 16, 2008
A motorcycle simulator in Britain gives researchers a means of anticipating ergonomics-related flaws that can take the fun out of a long ride.

New Research Shows Why Cell Phones and Driving a Dangerous Mix
June 9, 2008
New research sheds light on the challenge of holding conversations while performing visual tasks such as driving.

Ergonomics Highlights from the AIHce in Minneapolis
June 6, 2008
The AIHce program (May 31-June 5) continued a tradition of including strong ergonomic content with a well-received pre-conference seminar (Making a Business Case for Ergonomics), two Personal Development Courses (Office Ergonomics and Heat Stress), nine sessions in the Technical Program, and numerous ergonomic product exhibitors.

ACGIH® Wins Lawsuit Challenging TLV Occupational Exposure Guidelines
June 4, 2008
A federal judge has dismissed the last of four counts in a lawsuit against ACGIH® that challenged the scientific foundation of Threshold Limit Values (TLVs). Seen as a major victory for occupational health and safety, the dismissal ends four years of litigation, unless the plaintiffs decide to appeal.

Auto Makers Probing Needs of Older Drivers
June 2, 2008
Seniors will soon command a bigger share of automotive sales, a change not lost on automobile manufacturers.