June 17, 2009
A recent State of Washington study points to frequency and duration of forceful exertions to be among the greatest risk factors for lateral epicondylitis
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June 17, 2009
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) is pleased to announce the new CUXP and AUXP designations in response to growing market acceptance of User Experience as an additional and equivalent title to Ergonomics and Human Factors.
June 15, 2009
A London consultancy recommends allowing adequate time off between shifts for workers to sleep well. It's a particularly sound recommendation from a safety and health angle.
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.
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.