Study Suggests Boring Work may be Deadly Work
May 27, 2002
New research suggests that people who work in jobs where they have little input in what work to do and how to go about doing it tend to die earlier than employees given more decision-making opportunities.

Grants Available for Ergonomics Training
May 24, 2002
Proposals are being accepted for approximately $6.6 million in grants to nonprofit organizations for safety and health, including ergonomics, training under the Susan Harwood Training Grants program.

ACGIH Settles TLV Lawsuits
May 22, 2002
ACGIH develops TLVs and BEIs as guidelines to assist in the control of health hazards. While TLVs and BEIs are recognized guidelines around the world, they are not law and carry no legal enforcement.

Test Your Ergonomics Knowledge: Occupational Ergonomics
May 20, 2002
Test your occupational ergonomics knowledge by answering the following questions taken from Ergoweb's Computer Based Ergonomics Training Course.

HFES Joins IEEE to Create Voting Equipment Standard
May 20, 2002
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) has joined the initiative to create a new technical voting equipment standard underway at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA).

International Truck Continues Ergonomics Trend
May 15, 2002
International Truck and Engine continues to implement good ergonomics with a team approach to ergonomics, production and safety.

Secretary Chao Speaks about Ergonomics Regulations at Small Business Week
May 15, 2002
Chao says administration's approach to ergonomics is good for small businesses.

Genetic Testing and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Settlement Final
May 9, 2002
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. agreed to pay $2.2 million to 36 employees who unknowingly were part of genetic sampling allegedly for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome predisposition.

Using Checklists to Evaluate Risk Factors
May 8, 2002
How do you identify and document the presence of risk factors? One way is through the use of checklists.

Citations for Workplace MSDs and the California State Standard
May 6, 2002
Data shows that over 100 citations were given for violating the state's workplace ergonomic rules. These workplaces incurred proposed penalties totaling more than $180,000.

MSD Risk Factors Cost Even Before They Injure
May 3, 2002
New studies document that MSD risk factors are costing companies money before injuries occur.

OSHA Announces Formation of Ergonomics Committee
May 1, 2002
The second in a line of initiatives for OSHA's comprehensive approach to reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) was announced April 30 with the formation of the National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics.

BIFMA Releases Ergonomic Guidelines for Office Furniture
April 29, 2002
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) has released the guideline titled, "The Ergonomics Guideline for VDT (Visual Display Terminal) Furniture used in Office Work Spaces".

Senators Push for More Ergonomics from OSHA
April 26, 2002
Senators propose new ergonomics plan as Chao defends OSHA's policy.

OSHA Announces First Industry Target for Ergonomics Guidelines
April 24, 2002
OSHA announced that the first industry-specific guidelines to reduce MSDs will be developed for nursing homes.

ErgoFlash: Super-Quick News Summaries (4/22/02)
April 22, 2002
A brief summary of ergonomics in the news.

Liberty Mutual Releases Latest Workplace Injury Data
April 19, 2002
Liberty Mutual identified the leading causes of disabling workplace injuries and their associated direct costs using its own data, and findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Academy of Social Insurance.

OSHA Continues Ergonomics Push with RIMS Agreement and Naming of Regional Ergo Coordinators
April 16, 2002
RIMS and OSHA partner as Henshaw names regional ergonomics directors.

Study Says Technology Gets a Thumbs Up
April 15, 2002
Has technology caused anthropometric changes in the human thumb? Read about one study that says, Yes.

Chao Responds to Steady Workplace Injury Rates
April 11, 2002
A total of 1.7 million injuries and illnesses in private industry required recuperation away from work beyond the day of the incident in 2000. The number of these cases in 2000 was about the same as in 1999.