California Bans Use of Hand-Held Cellphones While Driving
June 30, 2008
On July 1, California joins several other states in banning the use of hand-held cell phones behind the wheel. Recent research undermines Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s contention that the new law will make the state’s roads safer.

American Medical Association Sounds Alarm about Medical Litter Left in Patients
June 23, 2008
The American Medical Association and federal Food and Drug Administration see peril in devices prone to shed parts in patients’ bodies.

Virtual Motorcycle Seen as a Route to Safer, More-comfortable Cruisin'
June 16, 2008
A motorcycle simulator in Britain gives researchers a means of anticipating ergonomics-related flaws that can take the fun out of a long ride.

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Research: Method to Quantify Outcomes of Category Based Ergonomic Observational Tools Shows Promise
July 2, 2008
Observational tools too subjective? Biomechanical models require impossible to obtain measurements? Research shows there may be an answer.

Changes Planned for Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling Tables
June 25, 2008
Liberty Mutual isn’t ready to talk about planned changes to its venerable Mutual Manual Materials Handling Tables, but their history offers clues to what users can expect.

RESEARCH: Self-reporting of Computer Activity Found to be Way Off the Mark
June 18, 2008
Self-reporting of computer use duration is significantly overestimated by research subjects, according to a recent study. Does this mean that musculoskeletal symptom frequency/intensity may be associated with lower computer exposures?

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