January 18, 2010
Those who assist patients may be suffering as much as those they serve. Research conducted by The Ohio State University characterizes the problem.
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January 13, 2010
A summary of ergonomics topics from various recent media sources, including children and backpacks; texting and hand injuries; driver distraction; controlling the spread of hospital germs; ergonomics and manufacturing quality; truck driver screening; netbook positioning; office ergonomics.
January 11, 2010
The US Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a meeting for January 25, 2010 to discuss OSHA activities that they believe pertain to ergonomics. The group considers OSHA's call for musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) recordkeeping changes as "... the first shot in the coming ergo conflict."
January 11, 2010
A whole body vibration (WBV) safety program mostly comprised of administrative controls -- changes in work methods such as route selection, driving speed, and driving style -- was found to have little impact on median exposure to WBV in a European prospective cohort study.
January 4, 2010
Although known to produce significant disability, this study puts some numbers on time loss duration and permanent partial disability for employees with carpal tunnel syndrome.
December 30, 2009
Technology at the heart of many a recent Hollywood blockbuster is aimed at making autos of the future more comfortable and drivable.
December 28, 2009
Use instant messaging as a teaching aid, expert advises, but consider the "cool" factor.
December 28, 2009
A timely study in the journal Human Factors suggests why texting while driving is riskier than talking on a cell phone or with another passenger.
December 28, 2009