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.
October 26, 2001
Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news.
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.
October 22, 2001
The definition of an MSD is part of provisions delayed in OSHA's new recordkeeping rule.
October 19, 2001
AERC uses ergonomic analysis and engineering controls to reduce injuries in agricultural workers.
October 17, 2001
The Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee voted 11-10 in favor of the nomination of Eugene Scalia.
October 17, 2001
Occupational ergonomists spend a substantial amount of time fixing problems caused by uninformed design decisions. Thanks to advances in computerized human simulation, help for designers is on the way.
October 10, 2001
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) received International Ergonomics Association (IEA) endorsement as an accredited ergonomics certifying body.
October 10, 2001
During the week of September 17th, 2001, Ergoweb completed the first of two training classes for Zenith National Insurance Corporation safety and health consultants and vocational rehabilitation specialists.