The agendas at two upcoming ergonomics conferences exemplify the diversity of the profession. The planned speeches and symposia reflect the wide range - and both conferences mark important anniversaries.

There's more than a touch of infatuation in the way organizations view smart cards, so ergonomists can expect more demand for solutions that build on the technology

Among a string of recent lawsuits brought in Arkansas against the poultry industry, there's an unremarkable suit that promises to become a cautionary case study for forensic ergonomists.

There are 6,290,470 references in Google to multitasking, and almost that many opinions on whether it is counterproductive or the greatest time-management aid since the wristwatch.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - often called "economy class syndrome" - has been connected to long-distance travel since the 1950s.

If an idea attributed to Airbus in April ever flies, there will be both "seats" and seats in economy class.

Study volunteers had pre-operative diagnosis of CTS determined through symptoms, physical signs, and electrodiagnostic studies.

As one more tool for keeping computerized accounts safer from intruders, a California researcher is training users to remember their passwords.

Research Summary of "Characterizing the Burden of Occupational Injury and Disease," by Tim Villnave, M.S.P.H., D.C.