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October 28, 2009
World Usability Day on November 12 picked sustainability as its theme, sidestepping ergonomics and human factors, the pillars of usability.
October 26, 2009
Pilots overshot their destination airport, Minneapolis, on October 21, and aviation authorities sent out an alert about sleep apnea. But pilots can nod off for several common and often preventable reasons the authorities didn't mention.
October 21, 2009
A recent study indicates individual workstation assessments by qualified practitioners are essential for good results in a proactive office ergonomics program.
October 19, 2009
A Democratic US senator, Al Franken, has introduced legislation to make patient handling safer for nurses and patients alike. A companion bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
October 16, 2009
Universities looking to benefit from proper ergonomic seating now have a chance to win $10,000 in ergonomic chairs from leading ergonomic seating manufacturer Neutral Posture, Inc. The "Support Your School" Facebook Promotion Runs October 1 through November 30, 2009.
October 16, 2009
Join Ergoweb at the 15th Annual National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, November 17 - 20. We've arranged an additional 10% discount off their lowest available registration rates for Ergoweb clients, followers and friends.
October 14, 2009
The partners in the World Engineering Anthropometry Resource (WEAR) are almost ready to invite users around the world to share the benefits of this web-based tool.
October 12, 2009
Throughout October, Ergotron will offer a variety of online activities including "Work Fit Wednesdays"
October 12, 2009
A ban on texting while driving is gaining traction, and 93 percent of licensed drivers would support one. Meanwhile, at least two experts say it's better to curb the dangerous habit by design, rather than relying on behavioral approaches, like prohibition laws.