July 30, 2004 July 30, 2004Are Web Sites Working for Older Users?Recent study looks at the usability of websites and finds they don't always "fit" their intended, older audience.
July 28, 2004 July 28, 2004Time to Learn How To Use That Ergonomic Equipment?Liberty Mutual's research indicates that today's ergonomic office equipment is just fine but the set up may still need tweaking.
July 26, 2004 July 26, 2004Women Much More Likely to Develop MSDsNew research indicates that women have a much better chance of developing MSDs than was once thought.
July 23, 2004 July 23, 2004Airlines Try to Ease the Physical Pain of FlyingIn-flight exercise may be all the rage, but modifying seating areas could have a greater impact on passenger comfort.
July 21, 2004 July 21, 2004Hands-Free Cell Phone Laws May Be UnsafeNHTSA points to research that indicates driving while phoning is dangerous no matter how it's done.
July 19, 2004 July 19, 2004Court Overturns Trucker Regulations In Favor of Health and SafetyA U.S. federal appeals court overturns new truck driver regulations citing the potential for back injury and poor performance on the part of drivers.
July 16, 2004 July 16, 2004Are Ergonomists Really Consulted in Mobile Phone Design?Smaller keypads, tiny screens. . . do designers really take ergonomics into consideration when creating new mobile phones?
July 14, 2004 July 14, 2004Sea Sickness Could Improve ErgonomicsNew study hoping to determine how the brain reacts to sea sickness so work at sea can be a little more agreeable.
July 12, 2004 July 12, 2004Error Rates for Nurses Increase With Length of ShiftsNew study shows that shifts over 12 hours could equal an increase in errors by nurses.