March 31, 2006
"With the proliferation of portable electronic devices it is no surprise that eye care professionals are seeing more patients who complain of ocular discomfort." - Dr. Jeffrey Anshel.
March 29, 2006
Research Summary: Are Physical Work Factors Predictors of Future Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Development?
Repetitive tasks and heavy lifting performed at work in 1984 had an inverse relationship to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome over the subsequent 17 years in a prospective study.
March 28, 2006
Recently, Rhode Island introduced "An Act Relating to Health and Safety - Safe Patient Handling Legislation" into both the House and the Senate.
March 27, 2006
HFES is urging members to submit proposals, or reserve an exhibit or sponsorship early
March 23, 2006
It is no surprise that the nursing profession is leading the drive to win acceptance in the nation's hospitals and nursing homes for the mechanical aids that remove the strain from patient handling.
March 22, 2006
The World Congress of Ergonomics brings ergonomists together from around the world every three years at a venue that enhances both the exchange of ideas and information and conviviality
March 20, 2006
Each volume of Reviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics focuses on findings that are applicable in real-world contexts, especially to the design of devices, systems, or processes that people use or with which they interact.
March 15, 2006
March 14, 2006
America's printing industry has a new resource to help keep workers safe on the job - Ergonomics in the Printing Industry eTool - the latest interactive web-based training tool unveiled this week by OSHA.