Group asks OSHA for Ergo Guidance on Women in Construction
October 4, 2002
BLS asks OSHA for ergonomics guidance for women in the construction industry.

Get Mice to Give Up Their Restrictive Habits
October 2, 2002
Read about a project that wants to change your point and click mouse.

Studies Relate Shoulder and Back Injuries to Lifting, Pushing and Pulling Tasks
September 30, 2002
New research continues to link certain workplace or task characteristics to MSDs.

OSHA Extends Ergo Guideline Comment Period
September 28, 2002
OSHA is granting a 30-day extension in response to industry and labor requests for additional time to submit written comments guidelines.

Kids Need Pint-Sized Computers
September 25, 2002
"The current picture, of children working in systems that appear to affect their current and future health, is a disturbing one," according to Professor Peter Buckle of the Robens Centre for Health Ergonomics at the University of Surrey. .

AOTA Creates National School Backpack Awareness Day
September 22, 2002
AOTA will weigh backpacks at schools across the country as part of National School Backpack Awareness Day.

More Ergo Alliances for OSHA
September 19, 2002
The State of North Carolina, the American Furniture Manufacturers Association, and the Society of the Plastics Industry all try to tackle ergo with OSHA.

Dental Hygienists at Risk for CTS
September 18, 2002
At least one survey has found that dental hygienists had the highest rates of carpal tunnel syndrome of all occupations.

Workplace Stress and Injury - the Latest Thinking
September 16, 2002
Researchers look at the body's response to stress and how that might affect the development of musculoskeletal disorders at work.

Ergoflash: Super-Quick News Summaries (9/13/02)
September 13, 2002
Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news including eye tracking software, office chair selection and bicycle handlebars.

Commentary: Freedom, Responsibility, and Ergonomics
September 11, 2002
Like those who advocate individual freedom within human social systems, ergonomists are advocates for the individual in an increasingly technical and impersonal world.

State of Michigan Awards $1 Million in Workplace Safety and Ergonomics Grants
September 10, 2002
Michigan awards grants to provide ergonomics training and worksite evaluations.

Chilean Ergonomics Society Joins IEA
September 6, 2002
The Chilean Ergonomics Society becomes a member of IEA. Read about what this endorsement means for the ergonomics efforts in Chile.

Insurers Support OSHA's Ergonomics Plan
September 4, 2002
Insurance groups support OSHA's ergonomics plan and offer continued support in preventing workplace musculoskeletal disorders.

National Ergonomics Conference Schedule Announced
September 4, 2002
OSHA, UPS, and Verizon scheduled keynote speakers at NECE. Courses include RIO in ergonomics programs, materials handling and lean logistics, regulatory issues, the aging workforce, children's ergonomics, lab ergonomics & hand tool guidelines.

OSHA Invites Public Comment on New Ergonomics Guidelines
August 30, 2002
OSHA announces ergonomics guidelines for nursing homes available for public comment.

EU Tackles Rising Costs of Workplace Stress
August 28, 2002
Some statistics on work-related stress in the EU. EU creates campaign to address work-related stress.

Chiropractors Respond to 'Ergonomics is Not About Stretching' Debate
August 26, 2002
Peter Budnick’s commentary suggesting stretching exercise programs are not ergonomics continues to generate controversy.

Commentary: Who’s Responsible for Occupational Ergonomics?
August 23, 2002
As an engineer and a consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to interact with a variety of organizations and have observed some interesting mindsets with respect to implementing and managing occupational ergonomics.

The Strain Index Job Analysis Method: Q & A
August 20, 2002
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Strain Index job analysis method.