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December 3, 2008
The computer mouse has been embraced by workers as an efficient tool to accomplish information control office tasks. However, a recent Swedish study shows that the mouse can be too much of a good thing.
December 1, 2008
German scientists have found that ants know ways to avoid the scourges of busy thoroughfares
November 24, 2008
Several approaches on display at an intelligent transport systems show in New York show promise for easing traffic congestion and improving flow.
November 19, 2008
Johns Hopkins researchers find that location within the United States influences the likelihood of experiencing a work related injury/illness. New England, California and Michigan-Wisconsin experienced higher average rates than other regions.
November 17, 2008
A recent award in Britain recognizes the value of harnessing psychosocial factors to help employees back to work after disabling musculoskeletal disorders.
November 12, 2008
A 1993 Swedish study on psychosocial issues and musculoskeletal disorders ranks as the most cited occupation health research of the last almost 60 years, a telling pointer to the elusiveness of firm answers about the link between the two.
November 11, 2008
November 10, 2008
The i-LIMB Hand delivers real dexterity to amputees, a fact that impressed the jury of experts enough for them to rank it ahead of the Mars Rover on a list of the year's best inventions.
November 5, 2008
The Stress Index (OSI) is a new assessment tool that focuses on psychosocial risk factors. The OSI could become a valuable staple in every ergonomist's toolbox to identify psychosocial contributors to workplace disorders and barriers to return to work.