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March 3, 2010

Ergonomics and Airplane Seating

Actor-director Kevin Smith's recent battle with Southwest Airlines over being asked to give up his seat because of his size hits squarely on the ergonomics of airplane seating. Peter Budnick shares some insight on the topic and proposes that there are design solutions that will increase passenger comfort while protecting airlines' bottom lines.

March 2, 2010

Study Establishes Costs of Musculoskeletal Disorder Claims by Body Region, Diagnosis and Industry

A six year review of state of Ohio workers' compensation data disclosed the actual average claims costs by body region, industry type, and diagnosis. Disc disorders and carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, had average total direct costs of $52,041 and $13,253, respectively.

February 25, 2010

Ergonomics Roundup: Ergonomics and Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science

A summary of ergonomics in the news, including bionic hands, medication errors, assistive devices for autism, an "intelligent walker", back pain, "smart alarm clock", technology for computer screen privacy that may help with HIPPA compliance, and more.

February 22, 2010

Study: Temporary Employees Face Higher Risks, Produce Higher Claim Rates

A state of Washington investigation involving nearly 400,000 workers' compensation claims shows that temporary employees commonly take high risk jobs and are injured at a higher rate than regular workers in those jobs.

February 17, 2010

Ergonomics Roundup: Food Service Design; Eye Strain; Enabling Search Engine; Disability Accommodations; People; Humor

A summary of ergonomics in the news, including hospitality food service design, ergonomists in the news, eye strain from e-readers, a search engine for older adults, Think Beyond the Label disability accommodations, and a humorous video.

February 16, 2010

Study Shows Disproportionately High Injury Risk for Housekeepers in US Hotel Industry

Analysis of multi-year data recorded on the OSHA 300 logs from 50 large hotels reveals a picture of injury risk related to job, gender, and race/ethnicity.

February 10, 2010

OSHA Standard Debate Heats Up Again — Call to Action — Comments Due Soon

A new political battle is brewing as OSHA seeks comments on it's proposed musculoskeletal disorder recordkeeping rules. This debate will have a significant impact on the practice and profession of ergonomics. This article provides insight into the coming debate, and serves as a call to action for all who are interested in the future of ergonomics.

February 9, 2010

Study Shows Significant Cost Reductions in Medical, Indemnity, and Wokers Compensation Costs

A Minnesota employer-clinical program that promotes communication and workplace accommodation is yielding significant claims savings. This two year, pre-post, treatment-control, observational study involving 73,885 subjects underscores the key "profit center" role an ergonomist can play in the industrial setting.

February 2, 2010

Ergonomics Roundup: Poultry Industry Successes; Chair Controversy; iPad and Gesturing; New OSHA and NIOSH Resources; Michigan Ergo Standard; Surgeon MSDs

A summary of ergonomics in the news, including, including: Poultry Industry Successes; Chair Controversy; iPad and Gesturing; New OSHA and NIOSH Resources; Michigan Ergo Standard; Laparoscopic Surgeon MSD Concerns

March 3, 2010

Ergonomics Roundup: Poultry Industry Successes; Chair Controversy; iPad and Gesturing; New OSHA and NIOSH Resources; Michigan Ergo Standard; Surgeon MSDs

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Open Access Articles

Ergonomics and Airplane Seating

Study Establishes Costs of Musculoskeletal Disorder Claims by Body Region, Diagnosis and Industry

Ergonomics Roundup: Ergonomics and Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science

Study: Temporary Employees Face Higher Risks, Produce Higher Claim Rates

Ergonomics Roundup: Food Service Design; Eye Strain; Enabling Search Engine; Disability Accommodations; People; Humor

Study Shows Disproportionately High Injury Risk for Housekeepers in US Hotel Industry

OSHA Standard Debate Heats Up Again — Call to Action — Comments Due Soon

Study Shows Significant Cost Reductions in Medical, Indemnity, and Wokers Compensation Costs

Ergonomics Roundup: Poultry Industry Successes; Chair Controversy; iPad and Gesturing; New OSHA and NIOSH Resources; Michigan Ergo Standard; Surgeon MSDs

Ergonomics and Airplane Seating

Study Establishes Costs of Musculoskeletal Disorder Claims by Body Region, Diagnosis and Industry

Ergonomics Roundup: Ergonomics and Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science

Study: Temporary Employees Face Higher Risks, Produce Higher Claim Rates

Ergonomics Roundup: Food Service Design; Eye Strain; Enabling Search Engine; Disability Accommodations; People; Humor

Study Shows Disproportionately High Injury Risk for Housekeepers in US Hotel Industry

OSHA Standard Debate Heats Up Again — Call to Action — Comments Due Soon

Study Shows Significant Cost Reductions in Medical, Indemnity, and Wokers Compensation Costs

Ergonomics Roundup: Poultry Industry Successes; Chair Controversy; iPad and Gesturing; New OSHA and NIOSH Resources; Michigan Ergo Standard; Surgeon MSDs

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