February 25, 2002

Universal Design and Disability

Universal design is not about meeting standards but increasing usability, usually beyond the goals of existing standards.
February 20, 2002

Essentials of an Occupational Ergonomics Program

Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention programs in the workplace, often called ergonomics programs, have been shown to lower business costs due to decreased lost time, decreased incidence of injury, and decreased workers' compensation costs.
February 20, 2002

Definitions in Ergonomics

If anyone asks you to define what you do with ergonomics, give them a copy of these definitions before you begin.
February 12, 2002

“Common Sense” Warning Labels

Almost any product might be 'ergonomic' for a certain person in a certain situation. Unfortunately, many products are not used by the same population or in the same environment that the product designer intended.
February 11, 2002

Ergoweb Welcomes the World!

Ergoweb, located in Midway, Utah, welcomes the 2002 Winter Olympic Games as Olympic flame passes Ergoweb office.