Don’t Blame the Ref, Blame Poor Task Design For That Bad Call
January 7, 2005
Experts believe that making some controversial calls in sports might be beyond the capacity of the human eye.

Big Brother Takes the Wheel to Improve Driver Safety
January 5, 2005
Auto manufacturer Saab puts monitoring system behind the wheel to help minimize overload and lessen driver distraction.

Ergoweb®: 10 Years and Counting
January 5, 2005
Ergoweb marks its 10th year with a series of firsts in ergonomics, and moves into its second decade as the source for ergonomics.

Is Too Much Technology Bad For the Worker?
January 3, 2005
Experts say trying to use too much technology may be actually making workers LESS productive.

Better Ice Skate Through Ergonomics
December 24, 2004
New hinged-boot skate hopes to reduce injuries with the added bonus of improving jumps and performance.

Can Airline Maintenance Errors Be the Result of Sleepy Workers?
December 22, 2004
In an attempt to reduce crashes resulting from maintenance errors, the FAA is beginning to put a greater effort into worker fatigue and other human factors issues.

Tight Deadlines, Working In IT – Both Are Hazardous To Your Health
December 20, 2004
New research indicates that information technology professionals may be setting themselves up for injuries.

Ergonomics Reduces Arthritis Disability
December 17, 2004
New study finds that ergonomics may be the most efficient means of keeping a worker with rheumatoid arthritis on the job.

Oh the Pain of Parenthood
December 15, 2004
Along with that bundle of joy can come a bundle of aches and pains.

Finally an Answer to That Burning Laptop Question...
December 15, 2004
Yes, says research, using a laptop can cause male infertility, and possibly burn the penis, too.

How Does a Keyboard Affect Comfort and Productivity?
December 13, 2004
A look at how keyboards by Key Ovation can make a positive impact on worker comfort and ultimately workplace productivity.

Top OSHA Official Resigns
December 10, 2004
OSHA's chief, John Henshaw, slated to leave his post at the end of 2004.

Study Says Age, Sex Not MSD Factors But Stress Is
December 8, 2004
New study says age and gender aren’t factors in workplace MSDs but stress is.

Federal Funds Focus On Construction Ergonomics and Safety
December 6, 2004
Recent NIOSH grant targets research on safety and ergonomics in the construction industry.

Talking and Driving Don’t Mix
December 3, 2004
New set of studies finds that regardless of how it's done, talking while driving is dangerous, but listening is okay.

Cost of Workplace Injuries Rising
December 1, 2004
Liberty Mutual’s Safety Index shows that the cost of injuries continues to rise; recommends more focused safety efforts, including ergonomics, to bring costs down.

Back Pain Ages Brain Prematurely
November 29, 2004
Researchers find that back pain may affect brain shrinkage the same way age does.

NIOSH Publishes Guide For Ergonomic Tool Selection
November 26, 2004
NIOSH publishes guide to help select tools with ergonomics in mind.

New Playground Design Makes Play More Accessible
November 19, 2004
Turning to universal design, a group creates a playground that shuns the swing but still has fun.

Can Ergonomics 'Fix' Certain Vision Problems?
November 17, 2004
According to researchers in two separate studies, the answer may be yes.