June 30, 2006
For musicians, practicing and performing invite some of the painful medical conditions that lurk at worksites like factories. One answer may lie in modified instruments, like the new "Tomcat" guitar.
June 29, 2006
Musculoskeletal disorders and the exposure to physical factors at work have been key concerns for businesses worldwide. The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation Research Committee and the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety will fund studies on MSD prevention.
June 28, 2006
Eurospeak is the lingua franca of the European Union, but it may not travel well. It is implicated in the recent setback to the European Constitution, and one observer sees it as a sinister modern version of Orwellian newspeak.
June 26, 2006
The challenge is creating collision avoidance systems that minimize added distractions and trigger the safest response from the driver.
June 23, 2006
In June researchers released findings on the accuracy of a hospital-wide system for reporting medication mistakes. They describe a scourge without pointing fingers, yet a cure may not be found without ergonomics.
June 20, 2006
Lives depend on the efficacy of warnings. They must be noticed and comprehended, while providing the kind of information that makes the benefits of compliance very clear. Warnings are a natural focus for ergonomists.
June 19, 2006
A new study from Canada casts doubt on the ergonomic value of weekend work, and suggests that abandoning the 9-5 workweek may not make sound business sense.
June 15, 2006
The agendas at two upcoming ergonomics conferences exemplify the diversity of the profession. The planned speeches and symposia reflect the wide range - and both conferences mark important anniversaries.
June 15, 2006
There's more than a touch of infatuation in the way organizations view smart cards, so ergonomists can expect more demand for solutions that build on the technology