December 14, 2009
The debate about whether emissions from cell phones cause brain cancer is as old as the technology, and another study fails to link the two. At the same time, the researchers are not dismissing the risk.
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December 14, 2009
December 9, 2009
OSHA has begun to change directions since the Obama administration took control. The Ergonomics Report looks at recent developments and OSHA statements, including changes to recordkeeping requirements, increased emphasis on enforcement, and increased attention to the general duty clause. These, along with "stealth" ergonomics-related regulations, suggest ergonomics may once again become political.
December 7, 2009
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders are a painful issue for both the European economy and European workers, according to a new study, which details ways of easing the pain.
December 7, 2009
The 2010 Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC) is shaping up to be the largest and most impressive ergonomics conference in North America for the coming year, and as an Ergoweb client, subscriber or follower, you're eligible to receive a 50% discount if you register by December 18, 2009.
December 2, 2009
A Danish study suggests a causal and dose-response relationship between kneeling and knee arthritis.
November 30, 2009
Research findings presented recently at an ergonomics conference suggest living with a robot is a more attractive option than a care facility for individuals disabled by age, illness or injury, particularly to older adults.
November 24, 2009
Two European projects are built around the idea that road design is about more than costs and materials. They look to the future, and consider the human factor a key part of the deliberations. The goal of "Forever Open Roads" could be macroergonomics in action.
November 23, 2009
Research shows that cellphone use behind the wheel is risky behavior, yet many states resist a ban. Proactive technology that "muzzles" phone calls and text messages are being employed by at least one insurance company to help help make roads safer -- by design, rather than relying on behavior alone.