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March 30, 2010

Attendees: The 2010 Applied Ergonomics Conference was a Success

"I'm here to see applied ergonomics -- and applied is the key word -- for both the conference and exhibition -- it's real life ergonomics," according to Martha Parker, one attendee at the Applied Ergonomics Conference last week in San Antonio, Texas, last week. See what others had to say about their experience at the conference (and feel free to add your own thoughts if you attended).
March 28, 2010

Ergonomics Concepts

Ergonomics Concepts Introduction er·go·nom·ics \,ûrg-go-‘näm-iks\ The science of work. Ergonomics removes barriers to quality, productivity and safe human performance by fitting products, tasks, and environments to […]
March 28, 2010

Ergonomics Glossary of Terms

Administrative Control – Procedures and methods, set up by the employer, that significantly reduce exposure to risk factors by altering the way in which work is […]
March 28, 2010

Ergonomics FAQ

What is ergonomics? What do Ergonomists do? Who is ergoweb? What’s the purpose of ergonomics in the workplace? What’s the purpose of ergonomics in equipment and […]
March 17, 2010

Ergonomics Roundup: Ergonomics Makes a Comeback; Brian the Wellness Guy; ErgoLab; Active Desk; Smart Doctors Office; Electronic Lip Reading

A summary of ergonomics in the news, including a report stating "Ergonomics Makes a Comeback"; Brian the Wellness Guy giving ergonomics a bad name; a new "ErgoLab" in Australia; Honeywell awards Keith Osborne for ergonomics efforts; research on an Active Desk to combat seated work syndrome; a much needed "Smart Doctors Office"; and "electronic lip reading"
March 10, 2010

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act is now Taking Effect

A new law is taking effect in the Province of Ontario, Canada: The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). The Act is obviously important to public and private sectors in Ontario, but it also serves as a great reference for any business establishing or updating policies regarding disabilities, or any international business pursuing global compliance.
March 30, 2010

Attendees: The 2010 Applied Ergonomics Conference was a Success

"I'm here to see applied ergonomics -- and applied is the key word -- for both the conference and exhibition -- it's real life ergonomics," according to Martha Parker, one attendee at the Applied Ergonomics Conference last week in San Antonio, Texas, last week. See what others had to say about their experience at the conference (and feel free to add your own thoughts if you attended).
March 28, 2010

Ergonomics Concepts

Ergonomics Concepts Introduction er·go·nom·ics \,ûrg-go-‘näm-iks\ The science of work. Ergonomics removes barriers to quality, productivity and safe human performance by fitting products, tasks, and environments to […]
March 28, 2010

Ergonomics Glossary of Terms

Administrative Control – Procedures and methods, set up by the employer, that significantly reduce exposure to risk factors by altering the way in which work is […]
March 28, 2010

Ergonomics FAQ

What is ergonomics? What do Ergonomists do? Who is ergoweb? What’s the purpose of ergonomics in the workplace? What’s the purpose of ergonomics in equipment and […]
March 17, 2010

Ergonomics Roundup: Ergonomics Makes a Comeback; Brian the Wellness Guy; ErgoLab; Active Desk; Smart Doctors Office; Electronic Lip Reading

A summary of ergonomics in the news, including a report stating "Ergonomics Makes a Comeback"; Brian the Wellness Guy giving ergonomics a bad name; a new "ErgoLab" in Australia; Honeywell awards Keith Osborne for ergonomics efforts; research on an Active Desk to combat seated work syndrome; a much needed "Smart Doctors Office"; and "electronic lip reading"
March 10, 2010

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act is now Taking Effect

A new law is taking effect in the Province of Ontario, Canada: The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). The Act is obviously important to public and private sectors in Ontario, but it also serves as a great reference for any business establishing or updating policies regarding disabilities, or any international business pursuing global compliance.