How to Break a Terrorist Jun 24, 2009
Everyone else is in ergonomic hell. Roger explains that this is an informal board designed to make sure we ll be a good fit for the interrogation unit. (The American Conservative)
No butts about it: Knoll unveils new chair Jun 23, 2009
No butts about it: Knoll unveils its new ergonomic chair - Philadelphia Business Journal ... No butts about it: Knoll unveils its new ergonomic chair ... There the company officially launched Generation in hopes it will help people sit more comfortably and ergonomically as well as take on the ubiquitous, top selling Herman Miller Aeron. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
New Holiday Inn to Open in Fairview Heights Jun 4, 2009
For the business traveler, guestrooms provide a work desk and ergonomic chair, data ports, complimentary USA Today newspapers, and in-room check-out capabilities. Complimentary high speed Internet access is also available. (Saint Louis Front Page)
Phil-Red title rivalry obscures similarities Jun 4, 2009
Or, rather, sit, king-like, on that special ergonomic chair that puts him literally head and shoulders above his benchmates, hoping to put his name one notch about Red's. But even if Jackson loses this coaching duel to Orlando's Stan Van Gundy, who learned much of his NBA craft under Riley in Miami, it is imperative to clear up one misconception about the man. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Retailer Brookstone® Announces Class Of 2009 Graduation Gifts--Smart Gear For College Or Workplace May 29, 2009
Adjustable height and tilt allow for perfect, ergonomic positioning--no more stiff neck or sore wrists for your grad. And the laptop desk's split work surface is great for holding a laptop on one side, and keeping documents, notepads or reading materials handy on the other. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Staying Healthy With a Small Busin... May 14, 2009
Evaluate office furniture to see if it is ergonomic and in good repair. A desk that is at the wrong height or a wobbly chair can really be dangerous for an employee's health. (Suite101.com)
Pike Star Takes Command In 'Star Trek' May 6, 2009
It felt like a flawless ergonomic working environment," Greenwood recalled. "It was human in scale, sleek and futuristic. "And at the center of it all, of course, was the iconic captain's chair, which everyone treated with reverence, Greenwood said."People are usually milling around on sets and perched on anything available -- but the captain's chair was untouched. (Click2Houston, TX)
SC school featured by Obama gets face-lift May 4, 2009
The ergonomic classroom, band and cafeteria furniture _ custom-built in school colors _ were donated by a Chicago-based furniture supplier whose CEO called J.V. Martin Junior High a day after eighth-grader Ty'Sheoma Bethea appeared beside the first lady during Obama's address to Congress in January. The 14-year-old's plea for help for the school _ a hodgepodge of buildings with the oldest dating to 1896 _ prompted a response. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chic, smart accessories for the home office Apr 15, 2009
According to HGTV's ergonomic expert Mark Mullin, a desk should be 29 inches from the floor, no matter how tall you are. Consider a footrest to relieve leg strain, and a lumbar pillow. (AZCentral -- Home)
Building a better keyboard Mar 16, 2009
The cost savings ergonomic design can bring are slowly being learned the hard way, and nearly always at the expense of operator suffering. . (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Neutral Posture, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation in Ergonomics Mar 11, 2009
BRYAN, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty years ago, the mother-daughter team of Jaye Congleton and Rebecca Boenigk began pursuing their dream to redefine the way the world thinks about ergonomics--a concept virtually unheard of in 1989 ... To mark two decades of continued growth, the company is putting a spotlight on the Ntune(TM) seating system, one of its most recent "truly ergonomic" solutions for addressing aches, pains, and weight gain resulting from sedentary jobs ... "We are pleased... (PR Newswire)
Students Designing Cockpit For World's Fastest Car: 1,000 Mph Record Attempt Planned Mar 8, 2009
The cockpit test rig, designed and built by second-year product design students, will ensure that cockpit components such as chair and controls are in the optimum ergonomic position for the challenge ... Product Design Senior Lecturer David Henshall said, The challenge for the students was to consider the performance and ergonomics of the driver's position for a unique event that will take the driver across ten miles in 85 seconds ... Drawing on ergonomic data and refining their ideas through... (Science Daily)
How to avoid computer-induced arm pain Mar 4, 2009
That could mean using ergonomic keyboards, hand rests and computer mice that are designed like joysticks and force the user's hand into a different position. "You should also have a chair that doesn't force you to sit up too straight or hunch over and a monitor that can be adjusted according to viewing angle and the way a person sits.". (India Times)
Setting up a home office Mar 3, 2009
Create an ergonomic office. Although you don't want to break the bank, working at an inappropriate work surface (which is the wrong height, for example, like a kitchen countertop) or sitting for hours in a rigid chair in front of a computer screen, will eventually take its toll. (iAfrica.com)
Only Exercise Effective In Preventing Low-back Problems, Review Suggests Mar 2, 2009
Seven of the eight high-quality trials promoting various exercise programs were found effective, but other common and popular methods failed including: reduced lifting programs, back or ergonomic educational interventions, lumbar supports, shoe inserts and stress management ... "And eight trials found ergonomic interventions, of either reducing lifting, or back or ergonomic training sessions to be ineffective in preventing back problems." ... The new review does not, however, discredit popular... (Science Daily)
Avoiding the aches and pains of sitting Feb 18, 2009
So you have just bought one of those specially designed and carefully engineered ergonomic office chairs that cost more than Rp 20 million ... Stand up when you receive a phone call, work on your computer (if that is possible) and even remain standing up during management meetings or when watching TV. Getting yourself an expensive ergonomic chair will only help to a certain extent. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
COLUMN: Oh how I miss the public at meetings these days Feb 16, 2009
Mike P wrote on Feb 14, 2009 7:36 AM:" Some of it is likely the 24 hr notice if that, for meeting agendas. I am not sure if there was a fire, and someone were sitting on their hands, in a bench above it, would this reporter even notice either if it happened in a bully pulpit session. Finding facts beyond whats on the provided hand out, isn't being an agitator, verifying facts on the said provided information, shouldn't have you flashing back to wedgies and under garments being ran up flag poles.... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wired for soundness Mar 31, 2008
The seemingly innocent computer mouse is often considered the least ergonomic part of your computer. European Union regulators are extending an antitust probe into Nokia's proposed acquisition of US-based digital mapmaker Navteq. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Lifestyle factors part of healthy workplace Mar 17, 2008
I once worked for an employer who provided an ergonomic consultant who reviewed my work space and designed the appropriate environment for me, including a new chair conducive to good posture, a headset to keep me from tipping my chin to my shoulder while on the phone, and a computer screen positioned to minimize glare. The consultant also offered computer software that would remind employees at certain timed intervals to stand and stretch, and then even suggested a five-minute exercise. (Albany Times Union)
WYD, brought to you by Telstra, Qantas and Tooheys Mar 15, 2008
A chair stackable (sic) can be hired for $20, while a chair ergonomic (black fabric) is $79. A bar fridge - absolutely essential, I would think - costs $149. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Furniture designed by architects: Pricey, impractical and very desirable Mar 2, 2008
"The design of everyday products is a process of integration of ergonomic, aesthetic, commercial, technical, ecological and other considerations, which requires a long and often frustrating process of trial and error, and this is the domain of the designer in cooperation with the manufacturer," said Rolf Fehlbaum, chairman of Vitra, the Swiss furniture group, which produces pieces by Hadid and Lynn, as well as designers. Yet it would be wrong to categorize today's architects as the creators of... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
InterContinental Hotel opens in San Francisco Feb 24, 2008
A sliding glass door won out over a wooden door in the bathroom, and the planners wanted an ergonomic chair that was not included in the original design but now is in all rooms. Joe D'Alessandro, the president and CEO of the San Francisco Convention ors Bureau, said the hotel's fortunes appear to be bright, but there's room for caution citywide. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Review Feb 23, 2008
The absence of ergonomic curvature at the base paired with a comparably light weight makes lap-top use of the Ferrari GT Experience next to impossible ... Comfort Ergonomic rubber grips and in wheel buttons are a plus. (IGN Gear)
Valley's top 25 workplaces for women Feb 16, 2008
The company's sprawling north Phoenix campus offers amenities ranging from on-site child care and fitness centers to a full-time nursing staff and cubicles with ergonomic touches. USAA. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ergonomics for Writers Feb 14, 2008
For more information, has a great resource on ergonomic office set up, with photos and video demonstrations. The also has some good information on office ergonomics. (Suite101.com)
Courtyard By Marriott to Open in Gulfport Feb 7, 2008
"We look forward to exceeding guests' expectations, providing an upscale hotel experience, and giving back to the community that has supported us for so long."With fully refurbished guestrooms, upgraded and expanded meeting space, and a new regional restaurant concept, the Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport will welcome guests with an upscale experience unmatched by any hotel along the Gulfport coast," DeForrest added.The 100% non-smoking Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport will feature 148 spacious... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'MORE' means no more wasted reward points Jan 14, 2008
If I could convert these points and use them to buy the ergonomic office chair I really need at the moment, I'd be very happy. This is the kind of service that entrepreneur and techie Kendro Hendra provides with his company handling "reward exchange". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
January: an accountant's survival guide. By Rob Lewis Jan 11, 2008
If you work in the public sector, or any organisation that employs a sizeable number of people, the chances are your workplace will have undergone some sort of ergonomic study in the last twenty four months. Small accounting practices, and sole practitioners especially, tend to fall down here. (Accounting Web, UK)
Office Furniture That Helps Fight Fat! Jan 9, 2008
Mark E. Benden, PhD, CPE, leading ergonomic researcher and author of "Could You Stand To Lose? Weight Loss Secrets for Office Workers" developed the Ntune(TM) Seating System with a team of engineers, ergonomists, and designers to integrate the chair/stool design with the storage and layout potential of systems furniture for the home or office ... "In one year, that can amount to roughly 20 pounds." Results vary depending on body shape and metabolism, but even in the simplest case, assures... (PR Newswire)
Sick of work?| Jan 3, 2008
MORE ON HEALING ERGONOMICS Are you sick of work ... A high rate of absenteeism at work has been related to workspaces not being ergonomically friendly ... "Ergonomics is simply the relationship between people and the environment in which people work. It involves looking at the impact that a work environment has on the people who work in that environment," says Gary Arenson, managing director at Ergotherapy Solutions. (iAfrica.com)
Can A Vibrating Mouse Prevent Computer-related Injuries? Dec 28, 2007
These are some of the kinds of newfangled ergonomic products that Alan Hedge, international authority on office ergonomics, studies to see if they can prevent repetitive motion injuries among the estimated 100 million people who now use computers in the United States ... To better determine how design concepts can prevent such injuries, Hedge's Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group studies innovative products ... Vibrating mouse: To see if a vibrating mouse could prevent upper... (Science Daily)
Tranquil Hotel Kabuki Dec 28, 2007
There's an ergonomic office chair at a desk with a keyboard tray; larger rooms include a couch or chaise longue and so much floor space (and soft lighting) that you could do yoga. Disturbing the peace: cars zooming by on Geary Boulevard outside, and the loud heater. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Adopt-a-chair plan set up for Warsaw auditorium Dec 25, 2007
The seats will be a jewel-red fabric, with an ergonomic design that is the most comfortable the boosters have found. The price makes buying new seating feasible for the 300-seat auditorium. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Causes, cures of headaches Nov 30, 2007
This is why an ergonomic assessment of one s workstation is essential in helping injuries from occurring and or reoccurring ... This includes sleeping posture, working ergonomics, and diet. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Over-Accommodating Nov 30, 2007
Ergonomic chairs, good lighting and, most importantly, free and reliable wireless Internet access are standard these days. According to a 2006 survey by the American Hotel ng Educational Foundation and Smith Travel Research, the number of hotels offering wireless Internet more than doubled over the previous two years. (SmartMoney)
So good they can help your math skills Oct 27, 2007
You sit curled up over an ergonomic massage chair while a stranger kneads your body. . (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Hyatt Place(TM) is the Only Hotel Brand to Offer Guests DIRECTV(R) Football Programming and 42-Inch Guestroom HDTV Oct 18, 2007
Guests can take advantage of free Wi-Fi access, stretch out on the eight-foot Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper or work at an oversized desk in an ergonomic chair. Every guestroom features a 42-inch flat panel, high-definition television offers 11 channels of HD along with an already impressive channel selection - perfect for catching the evening news, big game or latest movies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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Humanscale's latest product is the Switch Mouse, an ergonomic mouse with a tilted base to allow for a neutral arm position and adjustable palm support. The prototype Daybed workstation was introduced at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair. (FastCompany)
Take aches and pains out of your workplace Sep 23, 2007
Karen Jacobs, a specialist in ergonomics, takes measurements of a workstation for Joan Gentile, a clinical education assistant ... Occupational therapist Karen Jacobs stumbled into the study of ergonomics quite by accident ... Ergonomics - the difference between a rock-hard chair that hurts your back and a comfy seat with lots of support - is especially important for the millions who sit in front of a computer all day. (Boston Globe)
Roger Collis: Let the buyer beware on online ticket costs Sep 7, 2007
Offer an ergonomic chair on wheels at the desk for more mobility. And have a footrest or ottoman for the chair you relax in. (International Herald Tribune)
• Aetna Leader: A Proven Fighter Aug 26, 2007
The company, which won a federal award for workplace innovation to employ people with disabilities, adapted Bertolini's office with a computer keyboard for one-handed use and a special ergonomic chair. Bertolini believes his experiences have made him more empathetic about disabilities but privately, less empathetic with people who complain about minor problems. (FOX61, CT)
BuckeyeSports.com Hotels Aug 24, 2007
Guest rooms feature the trademarked Garden Sleep System along with an oversized ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller. View the 32-inch flat-panel screen TVs or use the complimentary high-speed Internet access with secure remote printing to the business center. (Bucknuts.com)
Ergonomics law ushers in a plethora of new products Aug 16, 2007
Today, ergonomic gadgets run the gamut, from a $4 rubber pen up to form-fitting chairs that cost $2,800 ... Ergonomic specialists and product manufacturers are tripping over each other to help employers comply with California's new workplace standard, which took effect July 3 and survived a court challenge last week ... "It's often just a matter of awareness," said Marci Davis, a physical therapist at Ergonomic Specialists. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Ergonomic sense Aug 14, 2007
James Crichlow Karen Elysbeth Walsh helped Sandra Brooks with better posture through ergonomics ... Her office was EI, or ergonomically incorrect ... That is, until she met Karen Walsh, an occupational therapist and certified ergonomic assessment specialist at a Small Business Resource Network event. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Appeasing ex-business partner will take some work Aug 1, 2007
Could you not, perhaps, throw a stick in a hipster district and hit six or seven of them who would leap at the chance to sit in your ergonomic, adjustable, high-tech chair. Help him get a new creative partner, he'll get back on track with the company, your karma stays intact, and the sun continues to shine. (Globe and Mail)
The meaning of war Jul 28, 2007
"We were the mist, the curtain of smoke behind which everything was hidden," Mancuso, dressed casually in sandals and a black striped shirt and sitting in an ergonomic chair in his cell, said of the paramilitaries. A child of privilege, Mancuso grew up near the Caribbean coast, the son of an Italian father, a prosperous businessman, and a mother who had been "Cattle Queen" in a regional beauty contest. (International Herald Tribune)
AmeriSuites on 280 converted into new Hyatt brand Jul 24, 2007
New rooms will include WiFi access, a sofa-sleeper, an ergonomic desk chair and a 42-inch flat screen television, which allows customers to plug in their own portable media devises. The hotel's lobby, or gallery, will feature self check-in kiosks, a coffee and wine cafe and bakery, and an e-room with free access to a public computer and printer. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Innovations at auto factories boost morale, improve cars Jul 21, 2007
It's one of a handful of ergonomic changes at auto plants designed to make jobs easier, quality better and injuries more rareinfrequent ... In recent years, automakers have been turning more of their attention to ergonomic issues, as they expect workers to be more efficient ... "When you have workers going into the vehicles ... it is ergonomically very difficult and can cause a lot of scratches and dings to the vehicle," said Michelle Hill of Harbour Consulting Inc., which studies plant... (AZCentral -- Business)
Getting comfortable Jun 13, 2007
Businesses are realizing how a short-term investment in ergonomic furniture can result in long-term benefits ... org Hoover Toyota owner Gordon Stewart filled his showroom and offices with ergonomic Herman Miller Aeron chairs and comfortable waiting-area couches ... In fact, in pursuit of a healthy, ergonomically sound workplace, he purchased 75 Herman Miller Aeron chairs - widely considered to be one of the best pieces of ergonomic furniture on the market - and approximately 20 ergonomic... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
THE EVOLUTION OF INPUT May 14, 2007
Its biggest direct competitor is another ergonomic pointing device that now has a large part of the U.S. market, the RollerMouse from Contour Design ... Overall, the field of ergonomics is becoming a vast and confusing space, dominated by the likes of Kensington, Microsoft and the Swiss company Logitech ... "Ergonomics is a huge market. We definitely see a higher demand for our products in the future. Even young people playing games in front of a computer need ergonomic tools," said Tom... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Local Garden Club celebrates Apr 24, 2007
Many companies are now specializing in ergonomic tools with innovative designs to prevent strain and injury. And if aches and pains still persist, remember the best friend of every gardener is a warm, soaking bath. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
What's new on the patio Apr 20, 2007
"The cost of faux wicker can vary. For example, the six-piece, dark brown faux wicker deep-seating set from the Kampar Collection at The Home Depot costs $799 online. A five-piece dark brown, faux wicker set from the Barbados Collection at Levitz costs $899 online.Sling furnitureSling furniture, airy mesh fabric wrapped around aluminum frames, also has been updated."I think the biggest difference today is their durability and ergonomic shape," Farugia says. "Slingbacks, in the past, they'd rip... (Fresno Bee)
On The House: Assembling a tool kit especially for Mom Apr 19, 2007
As with the hammer, a comfortable padded rubber ergonomic grip will make all the difference in power and safety ... Plastic and wooden handles are out; oval padded soft-grip ergonomically designed handles are the rage. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ergonomic Bathroom Products Make Life Easier for Those With Mobility Problems Apr 7, 2007
ActiveForever offers several ergonomic products specifically for the bathroom to help individuals with long-term disabilities, short-term disabilities or physical discomforts ... Ergonomic Raised Toilet Seat This seat, with a 4 ... 5" rise, fits any standard or elongated toilet and is 9" across and 14" deep and locks securely onto the toilet with an easy-to-install plate. An extra large, comfortable opening towards the front provides easy access for personal care. The ergo-grip handles are... (PR Newswire)
Making your computer workstation work with you Apr 5, 2007
A good computer workstation would have an ergonomic chair, a keyboard and mouse, a gel wrist rest for the keyboard and mouse and an easily viewed monitor. How can your workstation, which looks just like everyone else s in your office, work just for you. (Temple News, PA)
Pain and its solution lead to their business Mar 31, 2007
The first item Briggs bought from the north Atlanta Relax the Back was an ergonomically correct, adjustable office chair to use at work ... The couple then went to the Back School of Atlanta to become certified ergonomic assessment specialists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Drivers Start Your Engines! Mar 28, 2007
A rubberized wheel, ergonomic foot pedals and force feedback technology allow users of the Twin Wheel FF to feel the bumps of a real-life driving experience. The Twin Wheel FF is priced at $89. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sculptor Brenda Garand to head studio art department Feb 28, 2007
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DEITSCH: CBS rises to the occasion Feb 5, 2007
While it takes a village to cover Super Bowl XLI -- the game was aired in 232 countries and 33 language -- it takes only a keyboard and an ergonomic office chair to grade the broadcast. Below, in order of appearance, we offer SI.com's grades for CBS Sports' coverage of Super Bowl XLI. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ergonomic evaluation goes right to the top Jan 20, 2007
Ergonomic assessment ... That was the quick verdict Safety Programs Manager Kitty Woldow gave when she visited Blumenthal s office recently to show him how to make his own ergonomic evaluation of his workspace ... Blumenthal, who said he wants to lead by example, encouraged UCSC faculty and staff to take advantage of the Computer Workstation Ergonomic Self Evaluation at. (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Vitureira selected as Long Hill mayor; newly sworn-in Committeeman Jerry Aroneo to serve as deputy mayor Jan 7, 2007
As a symbol, a vacant ergonomic chair separated Republicans Aroneo, Briggs and Mayor Vitureira, from Democrats Collins and Genovese. Genovese and Collins said it wasn't necessary to vote on creating such committees right away, adding no discussions took place between them, a remark Vitureira disagreed with. (Madison Eagle, NJ)
5 annoying messes you don't have to put up with anymore Jan 5, 2007
A comfortable ergonomic chair is worth spending money on, but you don't need to buy a new table or desk. Then, the organization. (AZCentral -- Home)
