Latest Ergonomics Stories
North America program promotes increased employee health & safety AURORA, ON, Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Magna International Inc. announced it has received the Ergonomic Innovation Award today from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). The award was presented at the Magna Mirrors facility in Newaygo, Michigan, which played an instrumental role as the lead inspection site for MIOSHA's award review and assessment period. Magna received the...
Check out the new 2COOL® and The Sharper Image® Original ergonomic laptop stands on RTA Products’ interactive website. Miramar, Florida (PRWEB) December 14, 2011 RTA Products LLC is excited to announce two new ergonomic solutions lines, 2COOL® and The Sharper Image®, which feature innovative ergonomic laptop stands and tablet accessories. The two new collections are showcased on RTA Products website at http://www.rtaproducts.com. Most people spend hours at the...
We’ve Got Your Back announces their helpful recommendations for Los Gatos CPA Loreen Huddleston redesign her office for style and comfort. Los Gatos, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2011 Los Gatos ergonomic seating and back store, We’ve Got Your Back helps Los Gatos CPA Loreen Huddleston redesign her office for style and comfort. Ms. Huddleston is a successful Bay Area CPA who typically works long hours at her desk and in front of a computer. She was experiencing back pain and neck...
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BackJoy announced today the launch of its new Posture+ sitting device, just in time to provide welcome relief for the nearly 65 millions Americans traveling this holiday season. With 8 out of 10 Americans experiencing back pain in their lifetime, this newest addition to the BackJoy product line makes a perfect gift this holiday season to help travelers combat the problems associated with long-term sitting. The normal seated position...
Affordability and fitness-enablement key benefits in Ergotron’s lineup. St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) November 29, 2011 For the first time ever attendees of ErgoExpo, one of the largest ergonomics conferences in the country, will have an opportunity to see Ergotron and view its full line-up of affordable, wellness-enhancing workspace solutions on exhibit in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 30 through December 2 (booth #441). With a legacy in designing workspaces for true ergonomic comfort,...
Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a new handle for infant car seats (ICSs) that makes it easier for parents to lift the seat out of a car – while retaining a firmer grip on the handle – making it less likely that the seat will be dropped. “Many products that are designed for parents don’t take ergonomics into account, and the instructions are usually not very helpful,” says Michael Clamann, a Ph.D. student at NC State and lead author of a paper...
Seattle Chiropractor Dr. Scott Mindel Shows Mobile Device and Laptop Users How to Minimize Risks of Carpal Tunnel and Repetitive Stress Seattle, WA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011 Belltown Spine & Wellness, an integrated health and rehabilitation center, today announced a new campaign to bring more attention to growing health problems that accompany the increased use of technology. As part of its “Techno-Care†campaign, the health professionals at Belltown Spine and Wellness are...
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17th Annual National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ErgoExpo) will be at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, November 29 - December 2. "This year's conference will highlight what smart business leaders already know, that ergonomics isn't about regulations, it's a time-tested means of reducing injuries and workers' comp costs, boosting productivity, and growing the bottom line," commented Walter Charnizon, President of Continental...
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Humantech, Inc. announced The Timken Company as the winner of its fifth annual Find It - Fix It Challenge during a live webinar Friday. The Find It - Fix It Challenge recognizes and rewards simple and effective workplace solutions that result in increased productivity, improved worker morale, and fewer workplace injuries and illnesses. Honorable mentions for the Challenge were given to John Deere Turf Care, located in Fuquay-Varina, North...
VersaTables has been focused on producing sit to stand computer workstations for 15 years making them a leader in OSHA compliant workspace solutions. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 09, 2011 Sitting for hours at work can create musculoskeletal disorders, circulatory and obesity issues. Now it can also contribute to our risk of getting certain kinds of cancers. USA Today recently published an article by Nanci Hellimich (November 3, 2011, p.3A) that states, “prolonged sitting also...
