http://www.ergoweb.com/news/index.cfm Ergoweb is the place for all ergonomic-related news. Sat, 25 May 2013 01:20:00 MST Sat, 25 May 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/images/ewlogo100x100.jpg http://www.ergoweb.com/news/index.cfm 100 100 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2719 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2719 In this reprint from The Ergonomics Report Archives, Peter Budnick reviews a study that investigated workstation settings, including display distance, height, tilt and keyboard height for larger displays (up to 27 in.) and dual display setups. This is an important contribution to our understanding of these increasingly common display sizes and arrangements. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2718 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2718 In this reprint from The Ergonomics Report Archives, Ergoweb's Peter Budnick writes of the critical importance professional certification plays in a mature marketplace, and makes a strong case that certification in ergonomics will become more and more necessary for those who wish to practice in the field. He reviews the nuts-and-bolts of certification and encourages you to either pursue a certification path if you haven't already, or improve your certification path if you've already achieved some level of certification in ergonomics. He suggests you do this for yourself, the profession, but most important, for the public we jointly serve and protect. Wed, 08 May 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2717 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2717 Bellingham, WA �May 8, 2013 - The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) is pleased to announce the launch of a new certification exam for professional certification that will be available online and administered electronically for the first time at test centers nationwide. Participate in the pilot and receive a substantial exam fee discount. Wed, 08 May 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2716 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2716 In this reprint from The Ergonomics Report Archives, Jeanie Croasmun suggests improved productivity, better moods and reduced error rates are just a few of the benefits of adding more ergonomic lighting to the workplace. Experts discuss how and why lighting can affect almost every aspect of the workplace, and especially the bottom line. Thu, 02 May 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2715 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2715 Are you looking to learn more about human factors and ergonomics? Do you have the broad knowledge of the topic you need to do your job really well? How do you know what you don�t know but need to know? Are you thinking of preparing for BPCE (Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics) certification? Fifty-four (54!) years and counting, The University of Michigan Human Factors Engineering Short Course is the go-to continuing education course on this topic. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2714 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2714 Many of us have the daily challenge of helping employees get their best fit at work so they can resolve musculoskeletal discomfort and become more productive. Recent research, and much experience, tells us that simply providing equipment with ergonomic features may not be enough. In this reprint from The Ergonomics Report, Gene Kay provides practical, actionable advice for office ergonomics practitioners. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2713 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2713 Join us for an inside look at ErgoAdvocate, an enterprise solution that creates highly effective office ergonomics processes for Fortune 1000 companies. Ergoweb�s Peter Budnick will host this webinar about how web-based training, assessment and a self-help approach improves outcomes. Learn about the ErgoAdvocate design philosophy and see how web based training improves outcomes and can be an extremely cost effective method to deliver regional or global office ergonomics training, assessment and expert services. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2712 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2712 This reprint from The Ergonomics Report reviews studies investigating multi-tasking that found that people are generally limited to performing two mental tasks at any given time; that most people exhibit performance decrements under multi-task conditions; a small percentage of people, labeled "supertaskers," are able to perform two tasks at a time without any performance degradation (sorry, but chances are, you're not one of them). Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2711 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2711 Why, when implemented in the workplace, do resolutions that encourage workers to partake in on-the-job exercise programs, install and use stretch-break reminder software at their computer workstations, or commit to a personal wellness plan, so often get confused with ergonomics? Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:20:00 MST http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2710 http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2710 Are your ergonomics recommendations sometimes met with questions about cost and effectiveness? Do you hesitate to recommend some solutions because they seem too expensive? Are you looking for tools to help you promote ergonomics as an investment and not just a cost? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to hear what renowned Ergonomist Rick Goggins has to say in this informative webinar on April 11, 2013, at Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:20:00 MST