June 6, 2008

Ergonomics Highlights from the AIHce in Minneapolis

The AIHce program (May 31-June 5) continued a tradition of including strong ergonomic content with a well-received pre-conference seminar (Making a Business Case for Ergonomics), two Personal Development Courses (Office Ergonomics and Heat Stress), nine sessions in the Technical Program, and numerous ergonomic product exhibitors.
June 4, 2008

ACGIH

A federal judge has dismissed the last of four counts in a lawsuit against ACGIH
May 28, 2008

Robotic Helpers for the Elderly

Robots to help elderly people at home are seen as an answer to an alarming demographic trend, but the social implications might present a challenge.
May 21, 2008

BCPE to End Certification by Portfolio Review July 30

Certification by Portfolio Review is available to accomplished professionals with at least 15 years of ergonomics/human factors/usability work experience. The portfolio option is being discontinued as BCPE positions itself for accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).