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July 31, 2010
July 27, 2010
Guest contributor Ian Chong says, "You know, I really hate being lied to - especially by ill informed sleazy salesmen who are trying to sell me some snake oil touting features and benefits that are either non-existent ... the term "ergonomically designed" is without a doubt an insidious term used by those with a massive advertising budget who would push products onto those unaware."
July 23, 2010
A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds it's not just how much physical activity you get, but how much time you spend sitting that can affect your risk of death. Researchers say time spent sitting was independently associated with total mortality, regardless of physical activity level.
July 21, 2010
A focuses on innovation through ergonomics. Will laptop (notebook) computers ever be ergonomically designed? So far, no, but here are some prototypes aiming to change that, including adjustable screens and keyboards, curved displays and split keyboards, and more. In another example, researchers are developing a device that steadies the hand for precision tasks and disability accommodation.
July 19, 2010
Ergonomics practitioners should understand the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, known as Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), which where enacted by the US congress in 2009. The ADAAA clarifies key definitions and is intended to more accurately reflect the intent of the original law, and may provide legal authority for certain ergonomic interventions.
July 14, 2010
Guest contributor Ian Chong writes: "'Ergonomically Designed' is something of a misnomer these days. No, let me rephrase that, it is an oxymoron. It has now become solely a marketing term, brainwashing both public and professionals as end users. Too many times I
July 14, 2010
Researchers in the Netherlands reviewed the ergonomics scientific base (1988 through 2008) looking for studies investigating the effectiveness of physical and organizational interventions. They identified only 10 studies that met their stringent criteria, and those studies did not offer strong support for the effectiveness of interventions. This article reviews the review and the ensuing debate.
July 7, 2010
Usability is ergonomics. Ergonomics is usability. Science, and navigating the politics of science and evidence based design, is critical to ergonomists and the field of ergonomics. Peter Budnick reviews a challenge to be prepared for usability politics, and questions recent research by usability guru Jacob Nielson as an example.
July 1, 2010