Ergonomists are well armed to join Washington's "war on terror." One expert outlines ways they can join the fight in the third part in a series on ergonomics and counterterrorism.

Near the fifth anniversary of 9/11, a counterterrorism and human factors expert talks about measures that could foil attacks. Second in series on terrorism from a human factors perspective.

Some systems pose a higher risk of human error than others. Several experts offer views on the issue and on reforms that could reduce errors and their worst effects.

The question is whether the most recent aviation accident, the crash of a Comair jet in Kentucky on August 27, will prompt the authorities to put more energy into anticipating and preventing human error.

The face of terrorism is changing, and the success or failure of counterterrorism measures is likely to depend on how well the authorities understand the changes.

A new study quantifies the deterioration in lumbar health of older individuals

The State of Michigan's statistics on work-related injury and illness are inaccurate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Annual Survey, and grossly underestimated.

The present piecemeal introduction of security measures following revelations about the foiled bomb plot in Britain is increasing the chaos and increasing the risks to travelers: confusion is an asset for would-be terrorists.

Medical care is intended to help. Instead it can harm. Recent research shows medical errors are still a major concern. It provides new insight into reasons and possible remedies.