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May 25, 2009
A Canadian study says minds need to wander. The trick will be managing the need so safety, for one thing, isn't compromised.
May 20, 2009
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) has been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for its Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)/Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) program.
May 20, 2009
A one-year Finnish study reveals the incidence and top causes of farmers' work related injuries. Most have an ergonomics/safety component.
May 18, 2009
A new study could help explain why the habit of using a cell phone behind the wheel persists despite research that shows it is risky business. Drivers tend to overestimate their own skills, and underestimate risks from distractions.
May 13, 2009
There is a hole in the market for no-manual lift equipment designed for less dependent people. The Ergonomics Report
May 11, 2009
A recent conference, Science Beyond Fiction, explores the frontiers of our interaction with our devices and machines. High-tech ergonomics was on display.
May 6, 2009
Although the profession elicits pastoral impressions, fishermen who work for small coastal commercial operations sustain a high occurrence of severe low back pain.
May 4, 2009
Some pressure at work is unavoidable and may even keep workers alert and motivated, but there is a harmful kind of work stress. A new report from the Canadian National Occupational Health and Safety Resource makes it clear that an organization's efforts to reduce work stress for employees can pay off at many levels.
April 29, 2009
Efforts to keep residential carpenters out of harm's way from ergonomic risk factors have not flourished, and the reasons are complex. A new study suggests a promising direction