February 2008 – Ergoweb LLC

February 27, 2008

Muscle Fatigue: Calcium Leaks, Not Lactic Acid, Thought to Cause Decreased Performance and Injury

The role of lactic acid in muscle fatigue is now questioned. Could it be 'calcium leaks' in the muscle, and could those 'leaks' cause muscle damage, and eventually MSDs? Researchers think so, and have even tested a drug (on mice) that may alleviate fatigue.

February 25, 2008

Study: India’s IT Professionals Paying Painful Price for Outsourcing Trend

Outsourcing IT work to India and other emerging economies is a favorite cost-cutting measure in much of the industrialized world. A new study suggests it's a painful trend.

February 20, 2008

New ANSI/HFES Standard for Computer Workstations a Milestone

ANSI/HFES 100-2007 Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations was a monumental committee achievement. The Ergonomics Report

February 18, 2008

Restaurants: Dining on Decibels

Some restaurateurs see bustle and noise as essential to the success of their establishment, but a noise abatement program would be a more ergonomic direction.

February 13, 2008

Research Review: Value of Back Injury Prevention Training Questioned

While a staple of most health and safety programs, the value of back injury prevention training is strongly challenged by a review of eleven recent studies.

February 11, 2008

The Growing Importance of Mobile Manners

An expert offers 10 tips for more thoughtful use of a device that has emerged as another irritation as well as a boon - the mobile phone.

February 6, 2008

Was Boeing Dreamliner 787 Production Schedule a Dream?

Despite an acclaimed ergonomics program, Boeing

February 4, 2008

Japanese Company Gives Aching Hearts a Break

In an era of hardhearted employers, a Japanese company is showing a soft side. It could be a hard-headed business decision.