OSHA Revises Term "MSD" in New Recordkeeping Rule
November 30, 2001
In the settlement, OSHA explains that a case is work-related if, and only if, a work event or exposure is a discernible cause of the injury or illness.

New Standard for Ergonomics in Medical Device Design
November 28, 2001
ANSI and AAMI have released a new standard relating ergonomics and human factors to the design of medical devices.

Spotlight On! Ergonomics in the Ukraine
November 26, 2001
As part of Ergoweb's continued commitment to showcasing ergonomics efforts around the world, we will begin a news series called 'Spotlight On!' This series will focus on ergonomics in a particular area such as a national society.

Relating Health Care Cost Savings to Ergo Intervention
November 23, 2001
Using ergonomics principles and establishing programs to address the problem and cost of MSDs has proven to be very effective. Included are examples.

Ergonomics Society of Australia Annual Conference Next Week
November 20, 2001
Patient handling, work design, and bringing research and practice together are some of the topics slated for this conference.

NIOSH Expands Focus on Women and MSDs
November 19, 2001
NIOSH has an expanding research program to address the occupational safety and health needs of working women. NIOSH is conducting research on MSDs among women in the telecommunication, health care, service, and data entry industries.

New Statistics on MSDs in Europe
November 16, 2001
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work have released more reports concerning MSDs at work.

Effect of Downsizing on MSD Rates
November 14, 2001
Does company downsizing affect musculoskeletal disorder rates? One study looks at this question and possible explanations when the answer is, yes.

OSHA Continues to Delay Ergonomics Announcement
November 12, 2001
On the issue of the ergonomics standard, Swanson said that perhaps this December or January the DOL might come out with guidance on the issue.

US Supreme Court Wonders if Musculoskeletal Disorders are a Disability
November 9, 2001
The case is Toyota v. Williams, No. 00-1089. On Wednesday, November 7, 2001, the Supreme Court weighed arguments on what constitutes a disability, and how far does the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) reach.

Ergoweb Upgrades Site and Launches New Products
November 7, 2001
Ergoweb Inc. upgraded our web site and released a book titled "Applied Workplace Ergonomics Manual" in October. An ergonomics clipart CD is scheduled for release in November

Ergonomics in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
November 7, 2001
A new, more ergonomic design for digital mammography systems hopes to encourage more women to get the test.

Anthropometry and Ergonomics in Airline Seating
November 6, 2001
Report examines current airline seating and proposes new dimensions based on user anthropometry and safety concerns.

Ergonomics and a Deadly Ride on the "Perilous Plunge"
November 6, 2001
A woman weighing nearly 300 pounds fell to her death from an amusement park water ride. Did ergonomics, or a lack thereof, play a role in the accident?

Ergonomics Research Hopes to Make Hospitals Safer
November 1, 2001
By matching the environment to known human capabilities and limitations, the newly created SDCPS hopes to improve patient safety and reduce the occurrence and severity of medical errors.

Analysis Perspectives on Manual Material Handling Tasks
October 29, 2001
There are three primary analysis and design methods that ergonomists might use to analyze manual material handling work: psychophysics, biomechanics, and physiology.

ErgoFlash: Super-Quick News Summaries (10/26/01)
October 26, 2001
Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news.

Washington State Sued Over Ergonomics Regulations
October 24, 2001
A lawsuit filed Wednesday, October 17, by business groups and employers contends that ergonomics rules written by the Department of Labor and Industries place a staggering burden on employers for dubious benefits to workers.

OSHA Delays MSD Recordkeeping Rule
October 22, 2001
The definition of an MSD is part of provisions delayed in OSHA's new recordkeeping rule.

Ergonomic Practices are no Sour Grapes
October 19, 2001
AERC uses ergonomic analysis and engineering controls to reduce injuries in agricultural workers.