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July 29, 2009
When is (1+1) > 2? A recent Canadian study reveals an interactive affect of two risk factors among computer workers.
July 27, 2009
When it comes to unsafe driving, a new study sees little difference between using a hands-free cell phone and using a hands-on type.
July 20, 2009
For the third time, a bill that calls for safe patient handling throughout the national healthcare system is in the early stages of the legislative process. A coalition has formed to keep it on track.
July 15, 2009
A state of Washington study reveals both a positive and negative finding relative to the cost of occupational back injury/disorders among union carpenters.
July 13, 2009
You're invited to share your ideas for improving the ANSI/HFES 100 standard, Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations.
July 8, 2009
The news headlines can be read as a map of the journey of the profession through a host of emerging fields, and as a guide to ways the ergonomist message can find high places in the future.
July 6, 2009
A recent study of nose-less bicycle seats should be good news for bicyclists who value their virility.
July 1, 2009
A Northwestern University study indicates that an "off-Loading sitting posture" may reduce sitting related low back pain.
June 29, 2009
Driving and cell phone use don't mix. That's the message from the National Safety Council in the United States, which is underlining its warning with a freeway "Death by Cellphone" billboard.