Hip Youth Wheelchair Boasts Ergonomics and Style
May 17, 2004
New wheelchair designed with young users in mind not only fits and maneuvers more effectively than the old school model, it looks cool, too.

Will New Video Games Improve Productivity or Increase Risks?
May 14, 2004
With new gaming systems offering voice recognition, access to instant messaging and other treats, gamers could either get more accomplished or face more injury risks.

Ergonomics Makes Return-to-Work a Success
May 12, 2004
Starting a return-to-work program with ergonomics can mean success for everyone involved.

Trend of Hiring Older Workers Means Greater Call For Ergonomics
May 10, 2004
As companies clamor to hire more stability-oriented older workers, ergonomics steps into the forefront to make the workplace more accommodating for everyone.

Raising Kids Can Hurt
May 7, 2004
Motherhood can be a tough job, complete with work-related injuries including musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Could Nuclear Power and Space Exploration Improve Hospitals?
May 5, 2004
Researchers are looking at a variety of industries to determine how best to change shifts in health care.

Continent-Wide Safety Week Kicks Off Today
May 3, 2004
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week aims to improve workplace safety and health throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Really, the Life of a Rock Star Can Be Painful
April 30, 2004
Recent reports of MSD and other occupational injuries for rock stars may indicate that even the dreamiest job has its downside.

Could High Worker's Comp Be the Employer's Fault?
April 28, 2004
Insurance representatives assert that part of the reason for high worker's compensation rates could be the result of not putting injured workers back on the job.

Researchers Seek To Stop Vibration Pain
April 26, 2004
While researchers are looking for future ways of halting the impact of vibration from hand tools through medical management, ergonomics is already adept at reducing the impact.

Ergonomically Designed Potty May Let Wearer Go Anywhere
April 23, 2004
Self-contained, 'ergonomically-designed' personal potty means wearers get relief wherever and whenever they need it.

Ergonomics to Work for Autistic Children
April 21, 2004
Researchers are looking at ways of employing ergonomics for creating environments tailored to work with autistic children.

CA Gets New Worker's Comp Law
April 19, 2004
Governor expected to sign the Worker's Compensation reform bill into law today.

Aging Eyes Can Benefit from Ergonomics
April 16, 2004
New reports focus on the impending vision problems of an aging population, but ergonomics can help accommodate declining vision, particularly for computer users.

Driving Considered Most Dangerous Part of the Job
April 14, 2004
New government report indicates that driving may be the most dangerous activity workers engage in.

Dull Jobs Could Make the Shoulder Ache
April 12, 2004
New study indicates that shoulder pain isn't always just the result of physically-demanding jobs, sometimes it's even associated with boredom.

Women Want Their Own Gear
April 9, 2004
New study indicates that small men's gear isn't the fit most women are looking for when they head to the great outdoors.

Michigan Group Wants to Halt Potential State Ergonomics Standard
April 7, 2004
NFIB begins a lobbying campaign to stop a potential Michigan ergonomics standard before it ever starts.

California Leaders Agree On Worker's Comp Reform Plan
April 5, 2004
Top lawmakers in California agree to a plan to overhaul the state's worker's compensation system but the plan still needs to pass the legislature before it can become law.

Stretch or Just Take the Plunge?
April 2, 2004
Not sure whether to stretch or just dive right in? Research is indicating that the latter, if done appropriately, may be the better bet.