January 21, 2008
Rehabilitation measures tend to emphasize the ability of returning workers to perform tasks associated with their jobs, but a new study suggests a focus on shift length and shift design is the more ergonomic approach.
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January 16, 2008
Summarized from a recent journal article, researcher Colin Drury shares his thoughts on what he sees as a growing mismatch between work and workers, and a need for ergonomic intervention to bring the two together.
January 14, 2008
The long anticipated ANSI/HFES 100-2007 has finally arrived! The new standard for computer workstation design takes in the dynamic nature of this type of workplace
January 7, 2008
A University of Utah study pinpoints another culprit in traffic snarls and slowdowns
December 31, 2007
The California Division of Occupational Safety has issued a citation to the Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel, the opening salvo in a battle of a kind that could become more common.
December 24, 2007
One store is using E-runner hand-held devices to prevent long lines at the checkout. Another is using faster registers. The aim is shorter checkout lines for Holiday Season shoppers.
December 19, 2007
The authors of a new study suggest their data may indicate a dose response relationship for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The study utilized the ACGIH Hand Activity Level (HAL) method, clinical evaluations, personal risk factor assessments, and nerve conduction studies.
December 17, 2007
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued interim rules for truckers
December 13, 2007
The revised Quick Exposure Check (QEC) survey looks set to win high points for usability - it's both quick and versatile.