January 30, 2002
The primary thrust in the science of ergonomics is to improve human performance. Olympic competition is all about human performance. By virtue of location, Ergoweb is right in the middle of the upcoming 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
January 30, 2002
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) has launched a completely new web site that offers many enhanced features for visitors and certificate holders.
January 30, 2002
Will the Bush Administration Regulate Ergonomics? That question is on the minds of employers and employees throughout the U.S.A. And the answer is
January 24, 2002
Breast-feeding encompasses some of the same MSD risk factors that are found in industrial and manufacturing tasks. A new product may provide more comfort for mom's aching neck and arms.
January 21, 2002
Three travel websites were evaluated for usability. Ergonomics, or matching
capabilities and limitations of users to their environment, might determine the
success or failure of a consumer website.
January 18, 2002
A survey of health and safety professionals show that the majority put ergonomics as a priority for 2002.
January 16, 2002
Ending 10 years of litigation, Beverly Enterprises agreed to adopt specific ergonomic measures to reduce injuries to employees performing patient lifts. Beverly will withdraw its contest of the citations and OSHA will withdraw proposed penalties.
January 14, 2002
The recent Supreme Court decision in Toyota vs. Williams has little impact on occupational ergonomics, but a very big impact on who qualifies as disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
January 11, 2002
In a move that is certain to sit ill with congressional Democrats, who currently hold the Senate majority President Bush signed in two controversial appointments included Eugene Scalia to the position of top legal adviser to the DOL.