June 10, 2009
Today's need for cost cutting has given hotelling a push, with still unanswered questions about the ergonomic risks and benefits of depersonalizing workplaces.
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June 8, 2009
Doctors say excessive gabbing on a cellphone risks Cell Phone Elbow. The good news is that simple changes can help avert the painful condition.
June 3, 2009
A validated survey shows musculoskeletal pain frequency and client lift/transfer task frequency predict loss of productivity among long-term caregivers.
June 1, 2009
Sick of the cell phone, pager and e-mail? For spiritual and potential ergonomic benefits, heed the call of the "unplug" movement.
May 25, 2009
A Canadian study says minds need to wander. The trick will be managing the need so safety, for one thing, isn't compromised.
May 20, 2009
A one-year Finnish study reveals the incidence and top causes of farmers' work related injuries. Most have an ergonomics/safety component.
May 20, 2009
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) has been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for its Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)/Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) program.
May 18, 2009
A new study could help explain why the habit of using a cell phone behind the wheel persists despite research that shows it is risky business. Drivers tend to overestimate their own skills, and underestimate risks from distractions.
May 13, 2009
There is a hole in the market for no-manual lift equipment designed for less dependent people. The Ergonomics Report