September 29, 2004 September 29, 2004California Bans Hand WeedingIn an attempt to reduce injuries associated with pulling weeds, California bans hand-weeding by farm workers.
September 29, 2004 September 29, 2004Carpal Tunnel Screening Not Worth It For EmployersNew study determines that nerve conduction tests may not be cost-effective pre-hire screening tools.
September 29, 2004 September 29, 2004Mainstreaming Ergonomics Into Popular Culture"Ergonomics has long suffered from a public relations problem," says Philip Jacobs, CPE, CSP. Hoping to add some "hip" to ergonomics' sensible side, here are Jacobs' ideas for taking ergonomics into prime time.
September 27, 2004 September 27, 2004Nine Points to Consider When Buying An Anti-Fatigue MatNot all mats are created equally. Tips to use when purchasing an anti-fatigue mat.
September 25, 2004 September 25, 2004Magnitude Announces Another Equity Financing RoundMagnitude Information Systems, Inc., announces equity financing round.
September 25, 2004 September 25, 2004CompX Names New PresidentCompX International, parent company of CompX ErgonomX, names new president to its precision slides division.
September 24, 2004 September 24, 2004Applying Ergonomics Proves Profitable for GatoradeApplying some well-planned research, says one designer, is the answer to making successful products that truly are ergonomic.
September 22, 2004 September 22, 2004Return-to-Work May Be Best Way To Manage MSDsReturn-to-Work programs prove invaluable for helping workers with MSDs, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, get back to work quickly.
September 22, 2004 September 22, 2004Can Worker Earnings Be Impacted by Ergonomics Regulations?How does an ergonomics standard affect workers, from a financial perspective? A recent Michigan study set out to find the answer.