Despite Warnings and Ban, Driver Cell Phone Use Still Rife in Australia
December 15, 2006
Evidence that using a cell phone behind the wheel is a distracting, dangerous practice has led to bans in some places. A new study questions the value of banning the practice.

Canadian Air Force Scraps One-size-fits-all Formula for Female Pilots
December 11, 2006
The Canadian Air Force took a second look at women rejected for pilot training by an obsolete one-size-fits-all physical standard.

UN Study: Many Websites are Failing Disabled People
December 8, 2006
Many websites are failing disabled users, according to the United Nations, but could be put right.

Trucking Industry Deregulation and Trucker Fatigue in Spotlight Again
December 4, 2006
When it came to deregulating the trucking industry, warnings about the dangers of trucker fatigue appear to have fallen on deaf ears.

"Don't Sit Up Straight," Some Experts Are Advising
December 1, 2006
"Sit up Straight" could be bad advice. A study from Scotland explains why.

“Wheeled” Snow Removal Shows Promise for Preventing Injuries
November 27, 2006
The Wovel and its wheeled snow shovel cousins show promise, but can they trim the long lines at medical emergency rooms this Winter?

Move It! Campaign Teaches Healthier Postures to Youngsters
November 24, 2006
Musculoskeletal disorders are regarded as a problem for working adults, but youngsters are also vulnerable. A campaign and web site launched in New Zealand sets the record straight and highlights prevention measures.

Ernestine Carey passes away on November 4, 2006
November 21, 2006
Ernestine Carey, whose knowledge of work study tools and methods came from growing up in a family where theories were lived as well as postulated, died in November at the age of 98.

World Usability Day Delivered a Message
November 20, 2006
The message of World Usability Day in 2007 clearly found some takers, but there appears to be plenty of room for more.

Virginia Police Switch from “10-4” codes to plain English
November 17, 2006
The "10-4" codes. Useful insider jargon for law enforcement or a communications handicap? The state police in Virginia see it as an obstacle to a smooth response.

Companies At Risk from PDA-Related Injuries to Employees
November 13, 2006
PDAs present risks for employers as well as employees, according to a Washington DC lawyer, but they can be minimized.

Participate in World Usability Day on November 14
November 10, 2006
When it comes to tools and services, user-friendliness is all important. November 14, World Usability Day, has been set aside to bring the message home.

Confused Poll Workers – Another Worry on November 7
November 6, 2006
Confused voters are not the only worry on November 7, and it appears confused poll workers could contribute to the problem.

Australian Audit Reveals Some Doctors Are Working Risky Hours
November 3, 2006
Some Australian doctors were shown in a recent audit to be working inhuman hours. Pity the doctors - and their patients.

Cell Phones Linked to Sperm Damage
October 30, 2006
A new study implicates cell phones in infertility, but the findings should be read in context: there is no consensus on the issue of cell phones and medical disorders.

State Court Confirms Power of Washington's Ergonomics Rules
October 27, 2006
Washington's Supreme Court decided in October that the repeal by voters of an ergonomics initiative in 2003 does not undermine the state's authority to address safety hazards.

Engaged Listening Detects What Customers Are Really Saying
October 23, 2006
Skilled listening is an ancient art that has found a new application in technology originally developed for eavesdropping.

Pubs, Other Landmarks Could be Answer to Satnav Distraction
October 20, 2006
Pubs, traffic lights and other landmarks may be the answer to the distractions associated with satnavs, the popular in-car satellite navigation systems.

"5 Why?"
October 16, 2006
When they have a problem to solve, organizations frequently address only the symptoms. The "5 Why?" strategy steers them to the root cause, the source of effective measures.

Enjoyment from Apple’s iPod May Come at a Price
October 13, 2006
If experts who regard the iPod as a health hazard are on the mark, suing the maker, Apple, could become as popular as the iconic music player.