The Growing Importance of Mobile Manners
February 11, 2008
An expert offers 10 tips for more thoughtful use of a device that has emerged as another irritation as well as a boon - the mobile phone.

Japanese Company Gives Aching Hearts a Break
February 4, 2008
In an era of hardhearted employers, a Japanese company is showing a soft side. It could be a hard-headed business decision.

Study Links Work Stress to a Killer – Heart Disease
January 28, 2008
The first large-scale look at job stress shows it is an ergonomics-related risk factor that needs even closer attention.

Study: Non-standard Shifts Bad News for Injured Workers Returning to Work
January 21, 2008
Rehabilitation measures tend to emphasize the ability of returning workers to perform tasks associated with their jobs, but a new study suggests a focus on shift length and shift design is the more ergonomic approach.

New Standard Now Available for Computer Workstation Designers
January 14, 2008
The long anticipated ANSI/HFES 100-2007 has finally arrived! The new standard for computer workstation design takes in the dynamic nature of this type of workplace

New Findings: Phone Conversation While Driving Means Plodding Along
January 7, 2008
A University of Utah study pinpoints another culprit in traffic snarls and slowdowns – drivers talking on the phone – and hands-free users are not off the hook.

Ergonomics-related Citation to California Hotel a Foretaste of Wider Battles?
December 31, 2007
The California Division of Occupational Safety has issued a citation to the Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel, the opening salvo in a battle of a kind that could become more common.

Retailers Shorten Checkout Lines to Combat Slow Shopping Season
December 24, 2007
One store is using E-runner hand-held devices to prevent long lines at the checkout. Another is using faster registers. The aim is shorter checkout lines for Holiday Season shoppers.

Interim Rules Retain Limits on Truckers’ Hours of Service
December 17, 2007
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued interim rules for truckers’ hours of service. Safety advocates will be looking closely at the figures the agency used to make its case.

Builders Launch New Appeal Against Voluntary Ergonomics Standard for Construction Workers
December 10, 2007
A new voluntary standard to help protect construction workers from musculoskeletal disorders is causing consternation in the building industry. The nearing United States election helps explain why, according to one report.

Ergoweb’s 2008 Spring Training Series Has Been Scheduled!
December 4, 2007
Ergoweb’s 2008 Spring Training Series will be held in San Diego on April 21st-25th. This popular hands-on training is offered as five different workshops that can be taken individually or all together depending on the needs of the participant. This training series will help attendees recognize and quantify ergonomic gains.

British Researchers Advise Against Hospital Stay “Unless Absolutely Necessary”
December 3, 2007
A recent study in Britain put a figure on the number of patients who suffer harm from their stay in hospital – one in 10. The question is whether the report will spur Britain to take effective action.

Mislaid Baggage a Thanksgiving Holiday Annoyance
November 26, 2007
The crush of Thanksgiving air travel is a reminder that airlines mislay bags year round and the problem is getting worse. One report over the holidays looks at one airline's search for a cure.

Pioneering Experiment Could Help Paralyzed Man “Voice” His Thoughts
November 19, 2007
A car accident left Eric Ramsey paralyzed and unable to speak. A scientific breakthrough could give him another way to communicate.

Ergoweb CEO Peter Budnick to Deliver Keynote for International Conference On Ergonomics 2007
November 14, 2007
Peter Budnick will join other renowned speakers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for ICE 2007, and will also serve as Visiting Associate Professor during his stay.

Australian Study Endorses Basic Treatment for Low Back Pain
November 12, 2007
The findings from an Australian study on low back pain could be summed up by the adage, “Less is More.” Authors suggest staying active, avoiding bed rest and taking paracetamol (acetaminophen), rather than stronger pain killers or spinal manipulation.

New European Initiative Highlights Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
November 4, 2007
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work tackles one of the Continent's headaches - work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Fourth Veto on Safe Patient Handling for California
October 29, 2007
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has again struck down legislation aimed at ending the manual lifting and repositioning of patients.

Canadian Minister Announces New Ergonomics Provisions
October 21, 2007
Amended regulations designed to strengthen protections against occupational injury could soon be on the books in Canada.

Blackberry Maker (RIM) and Eatoni Agree to Work on Ergonomic Text Keyboard Technology
October 15, 2007
A collaboration pact between Blackberry®-maker RIM and Eatoni Ergonomics brings a long-running court dispute to an end.