When subject to overtime work, do older employees experience a higher rate of injury and reduced productivity? A recent study from the Yale School of Medicine evaluates this potential business cost involving a growing segment of the workforce.

Voting systems that are reliable, easy to use and accurately reflect voter intent are the foundation of free and fair elections; the kind Americans regard as their birthright. Americans now know that birthright is threatened. Part One of a two-part series explores expert Bill Killam's recommendations for cleaning up flawed voting systems.

New research by Silverstein et al shows work cycle duration of shoulder flexion and hand forces are related to the incidence of rotator cuff syndrome.

Occupational health articles written since 1949 that have been referred to 100 or more times in research studies revealed that four of the top 10 most cited scientific investigations involved ergonomic concerns and occupation musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Most of the discussion about computer monitor position involves vertical height relative to the operator. But what impact does a screen have when angled to the right or left?

The wealth of media coverage of the Beijing Olympics shows both a flawless product and questionable judging. This was a problem China inherited.

The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) tool is commonly used by ergonomists to define task/job risk. According to a recent state of Washington study, RULA's conclusions are dependent on key evaluator-determined factors.

The practical approach to making guns and gun use safer in a recently-published book could alter what can only be described as a hostile debate.