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1 week ago
Global financial crisis could trigger increase in musculoskeletal claims
Psychological factors are often overlooked in preventing musculoskeletal disorders, according to an ergonomics expert, who says occupational health could decline as a result of moving into "unknown territory" in light ...
OHS Alert - 1:30 p.m. Friday 28th November 2008
OHS Alert - 1:30 p.m. Friday 28th November 2008
3 weeks ago
Hybrid cars too quiet for pedestrian safety? Add engine noise, say human factors researchers
Hybrid and electric vehicles do not emit the sounds pedestrians and bicyclists are accustomed to hearing as a vehicle approaches them. Human factors/ergonomics researchers examined participants' preferences for sounds that ...
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 3 p.m. Friday 14th November 2008
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 3 p.m. Friday 14th November 2008
1 month ago
Encourage workers to report symptoms early: ergonomist
Employers serious about preventing workplace injuries should encourage workers to report all symptoms and incidents, regardless of how innocuous they seem at the time, according to Incorporating Ergonomics director, Jenny ...
OHS Alert - 1:47 p.m. Friday 31st October 2008
OHS Alert - 1:47 p.m. Friday 31st October 2008
1 month, 1 week ago
DIY Coat Hanger Laptop Stand
DIY website Instructables demonstrates how to make an impressive and—dare I say— elegant vertical laptop stand with nothing but a coat hanger and a little ingenuity. You'd definitely want to ...
lifehacker - 7 a.m. Friday 24th October 2008
lifehacker - 7 a.m. Friday 24th October 2008
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ergonomics in the lab
It's an often-overloooked topic, but we want to hear about how you solved your ergonomic woes
News from The Scientist - 10 a.m. Wednesday 22nd October 2008
News from The Scientist - 10 a.m. Wednesday 22nd October 2008
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Make Your Own R-Strap For Camera-Slinging Convenience
The R-Strap , a sling for DSLR cameras that hooks into the tripod socket, makes it easy to keep a camera slung low during idle moments, then quickly bring it ...
lifehacker - 3 a.m. Friday 10th October 2008
lifehacker - 3 a.m. Friday 10th October 2008
2 months, 1 week ago
Ozchi 2008 - Australia and New Zealand’s leading forum for work in all areas of human-computer interaction
As the annual conference for the Computer-Human Interaction Special Interest Group (CHISIG) of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA), OZCHI attracts an international community of researchers and ...
Tech Events - 1:23 a.m. Wednesday 24th September 2008
Tech Events - 1:23 a.m. Wednesday 24th September 2008
2 months, 2 weeks ago
2008 Mazda BT-50 range
In a bid to boost its presence in the light commercial segment, Mazda has revitalised its new BT-50 range to be more versatile than ever. The BT-50 now boasts a ...
Car Advice - 1:19 a.m. Wednesday 17th September 2008
Car Advice - 1:19 a.m. Wednesday 17th September 2008
2 months, 3 weeks ago
AOC Jenio 919Pwz
AOC's latest 19-inch monitor from its Jenio range has brilliant colours and great ergonomics, but we would have liked to have seen a faster refresh rate than 60Hz at its ...
zdnet Latest PC Reviews - 4:40 p.m. Wednesday 10th September 2008
zdnet Latest PC Reviews - 4:40 p.m. Wednesday 10th September 2008
3 months ago
Powered Pushmate trolley from Warehousing Equipment
Warehousing Equipment have released the Powered Pushmate, a new battery powered trolley, delivering both workplace efficiency and ergonomics.
Ferret Product - 2:30 p.m. Friday 5th September 2008
Ferret Product - 2:30 p.m. Friday 5th September 2008
3 months, 1 week ago
Top Five LSAs: Best Bets are the Refined Designs
Let’s be clear right away as to our criteria here. We only looked at new aircraft, as classic LSAs were covered in our January 2008 issue. We also looked for ...
Aviation Consumer - 1:12 a.m. Tuesday 26th August 2008
Aviation Consumer - 1:12 a.m. Tuesday 26th August 2008
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Concentric Asia Pacific to host workshop on Virtual Ergonomics using DELMIA Human
Julie Sharland has been invited to Australia by Concentric Asia Pacific, which represents DELMIA and its complementary solutions from Dassault Systemes. Julie Sharland will be conducting a workshop in Melbourne ...
Ferret Industry - 8 p.m. Thursday 21st August 2008
Ferret Industry - 8 p.m. Thursday 21st August 2008
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Free workshop on virtual ergonomics
CONCENTRIC Asia Pacific, the local representative Dassault Systemes solutions, is organising a free workshop on virtual ergonomics in Melbourne on 22 August 2008.
Industrial IT - 10 a.m. Tuesday 19th August 2008
Industrial IT - 10 a.m. Tuesday 19th August 2008
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cairns - Australasian Computer-Human Interaction Conference
OZCHI is Australia and New Zealand's leading forum for work in all areas of human-computer interaction. As the annual conference for the Computer-Human Interaction Special Interest Group (CHISIG) of the ...
geekgirl - 9:47 p.m. Sunday 10th August 2008
geekgirl - 9:47 p.m. Sunday 10th August 2008
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Human Factors Journal celebrates 50 years
In 33 papers that highlight pivotal research and significant discoveries in the field of human factors/ergonomics, Human Factors authors demonstrate the power of HF/E to improve the human-system interface.
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 2 p.m. Wednesday 9th July 2008
EurekAlert! - Breaking News - 2 p.m. Wednesday 9th July 2008
