Brain-computer Advances Hold Promise for Enabling Technologies and Impaired Patients
September 14, 2009
Researchers express confidence that technology enabling a person to think an action will be an answer for many kinds of disability, and possibly even coma patients.

Author: Office Profits from “No-Gossip” Zone
September 7, 2009
A new book argues that banning gossip from the office fosters health and high performance in the workplace.

Researchers Take Multitasking to Task
August 31, 2009
Research has long suggested that multitasking is counterproductive, and a new study suggests media multitaskers might be paying a mental price for their juggling.

Bright Idea Could Improve Illumination in Bendy Displays
August 24, 2009
A new technique for manufacturing so-called bendy displays could be a bright idea for instrument panels and diagnostic tools.

New Study Could Help Improve Back-to-Work Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorder Patients
August 17, 2009
Quebec researchers explored several cases in a back-to-work program for musculoskeletal disorder patients and found factors that could reduce or prevent long-term disability.

Blind Volunteers to Test Walking Directions via MapQuest
August 10, 2009
AOL’s MapQuest and the American Foundation™ for the Blind hope to change the picture for direction seekers who are blind or visually impaired

Live from the IEA 17th World Congress on Ergonomics
August 10, 2009
Ergoweb principal Peter Budnick reports from Beijing, China, where ergonomics practitioners from around the world have gathered to participate in the International Ergonomics Association's 17th triennial conference.

Stress Contributes to Poor Decision Making
August 3, 2009
Stressed rats in a new study were stuck in a rut and made poor decisions. The findings hold lessons for employers interested in reducing errors and creating more flexible production systems, and for those looking for more than negative health evidence to combat workplace stress.

New Study: Hands Free Mobile Phone No Safer When Driving
July 27, 2009
When it comes to unsafe driving, a new study sees little difference between using a hands-free cell phone and using a hands-on type.

Healthcare Workers, Others, Team Up Behind Safe Patient Handling Bill
July 20, 2009
For the third time, a bill that calls for safe patient handling throughout the national healthcare system is in the early stages of the legislative process. A coalition has formed to keep it on track.

Seeking Input to Improve ANSI/HFES 100, Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations
July 13, 2009
You're invited to share your ideas for improving the ANSI/HFES 100 standard, Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations.

Study: Virility Better Protected by No-Nose Bicycle Saddle
July 6, 2009
A recent study of nose-less bicycle seats should be good news for bicyclists who value their virility.

New Billboard Targets Cell-Phone-Using Drivers
June 29, 2009
Driving and cell phone use don’t mix. That’s the message from the National Safety Council in the United States, which is underlining its warning with a freeway “Death by Cellphone” billboard.

NIOSH Releases Work Injury and Illness Coding System
June 22, 2009
When the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety released its new tool for coding occupational injury and illness incidents, it omitted one of its biggest concerns—workplace musculoskeletal disorders. The omission wasn’t oversight.

The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics Announces New Certification Designations: Certified User Experience (CUXP) and Associate User Experience (AUXP)
June 17, 2009
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) is pleased to announce the new CUXP and AUXP designations in response to growing market acceptance of User Experience as an additional and equivalent title to Ergonomics and Human Factors.

Adequate Time Off Between Shifts a Key to Reducing Fatigue Risks
June 15, 2009
A London consultancy recommends allowing adequate time off between shifts for workers to sleep well. It’s a particularly sound recommendation from a safety and health angle.

Physicians Add Cell Phone Elbow to List of Ills of Digital Age
June 8, 2009
Doctors say excessive gabbing on a cellphone risks Cell Phone Elbow. The good news is that simple changes can help avert the painful condition.

Campaigns Urge People to “Unplug” for Sanity
June 1, 2009
Sick of the cell phone, pager and e-mail? For spiritual and potential ergonomic benefits, heed the call of the “unplug” movement.

Researchers Recast Daydreaming As Useful Activity
May 25, 2009
A Canadian study says minds need to wander. The trick will be managing the need so safety, for one thing, isn’t compromised.

BCPE Certification Process Earns NCCA Accreditation
May 20, 2009
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) has been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for its Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)/Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) program.