Ergonomics News - Chronological Index

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   Ergo News 2010

Issue

Month

Title

100

January

The Army Ergonomics Program Announces a New Addition to Their Website: Safe Patient Handling

101

February

Ergo News Indexes Available

102

March

New Dental Chairs Offer Potential 200% Return on Investment

103

April

It's a fact...you should know the pros and cons of team lifting.

104

May

Hydraulic Work Stand: Just the Right Height

105

June

The Stretching Debate: A New USAPHC (Provisional) Fact Sheet

106

July

Naval Safety Center Success Story: "Protecting Our People from Bad Vibrations"

107

August

The Cost of Proper Office Ergonomics: Making Adjustments at Fleet Readiness Center East  


   Ergo News 2009

Issue

Month

Title

86

January

Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo 2009, March 23-26, 2009, Reno, Nevada

87

January

2009 News: Army and Navy Training, the Applied Ergonomics Conference, and the Human Engineering and Ergonomic Risk Analysis Process

88

February

Computer-Based Training Update: How to Enroll In and Take the DoD Ergonomics Awareness Course

89

February

What’s New with CAP: Disability Employment Innovation Days

90

March

Applying Potting Compound: The Right Tool Can Make the Difference

91

April

Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo 2009

92

May

Safe Patient-Handling Programs Benefit Everyone

93

June

Ergonomics Guide for Welders

94

July

It’s a fact...a well-designed and properly positioned keyboard tray can improve your workstation set-up

95

August

The Navy Ergonomics Team has a new information flyer on dual monitor use!

96

September

Embracing Vendor Relationships to Improve Quality

97

October

October is National Ergonomics Month: Send Us Your Ergonomics Success Stories

98

October

Guidance for Users of Anti-Vibration Gloves

99

November

Shop Ergonomics: Two Successful Interventions


   Ergo News 2008

Issue

Month

Title

73

January

Ergonomics in ’08

74

February

Advanced Ergonomics Course: 16-17 April—Edgewood, Maryland

75

February

Navy Ergonomics Risk Assessments: Lessons Learned

76

February

A Few Slots are Still Available! Applied Ergonomics Course, 25-28 March 2008, Myrtle Beach, SC

77

March

Virtues and Vices of Handheld Devices

78

April

Applied Ergonomics Conference & Expo: Ergo Cup® Competition

79

May

Computer-Based Training: Ergonomics Awareness Module

80

June

Ft. Lewis, Washington, Best Practice: A Step Above the Rest

81

July

Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo 2009, March 23-26, 2009, Reno, Nevada

82

September

Return on Investment: The Economics of Ergonomics

83

October

To Celebrate National Ergonomics Month: It’s a fact...All of our fact sheets have been updated

84

November

Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo 2009, Ergonomics: The DoD Perspective

85

December

It’s a fact...An exercise ball should be used for exercise and not as a desk chair


   Ergo News 2007

Issue

Month

Title

59

January

At the Defense Energy Support Center, Office Ergonomics is a #1 Priority

60

February

Ergonomics Training 2007 Air Force – Army – Navy

61

February

Assistive Technology Day with Audio Conferencing Available

62

March

Take Advantage of CAP’s Services – Real Solutions for Real Needs

63

April

Showcasing Success: Ergonomic Interventions at the Fleet Readiness Center East

64

May

Ergonomic Protection for Expectant Mothers: A Physiological Perspective

65

June

Naval Hospital Operating Room: An Ergonomic & Safety Success Story

66

July

New Computer Workstation Posters Available Free of Charge

67

August

Guidelines for Office Chair Selection

68

September

New Electronic Poster: Deliver with Care Ergonomic Advice for Pregnancy

69

October

October is National Ergonomics Month: To Celebrate, the EWG Website has been Updated

70

October

Advanced Ergonomics Course, 16-17 April 2008, Edgewood, Maryland

71

November

Ergonomic Risk Assessment at Army & Air Force Exchange Distribution Centers: Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

72

December

Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Disorders


   Ergo News 2006

Issue

Month

Title

46

January

Meet the DoD Ergonomics Working Group’s new chair and USACHPPM’s new Ergonomics Program Manager: LTC Myrna Callison

47

January

Ergonomics Training 2006

48

February

The Navy Environmental Health Center Presents: 45th Navy Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine Workshop

49

February

AFIOH Assessment of Handheld Laser De-Paint System

50

March

Navy Success Story: Propeller Repair

51

April

60,000 Ergonomic Challenges in One Place

52

May

Reducing Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses at Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) Distribution Centers

53

June

Working Smarter Together: Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and Naval Facilities Engineering Command

54

July

USACHPPM Call for Ergonomics Program Policies & SOPs

55

August

Hand-Arm Vibration Threshold Limits

56

September

Get Ready – October is Ergonomics Month

57

September

The U.S. Army Ergonomics Program Has a New Website

58

October

Observing Ergonomics Month...All Year Round


   Ergo News 2005

Issue

Month

Title

39

January

Back Belts: No “Support” from The Surgeon General or DoD

40

January

International News: Downsizing and Absenteeism

41

March

Advanced Ergonomics Course

42

August

Taking a Bite Out of Work-Related Injuries: A Guide for Dental Care Providers

43

September

“Simply Wonderful” Ergonomic Intervention Relieves Manual Lifting

44

November

Vibration Exposure Calculators Available Online!

45

December

USACHPPM Ergonomics Program: Assessment Services


   Ergo News 2004

Issue

Month

Title

27

January

President Bush Reinforces Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld’s Call to Reduce Injuries by 50%

28

January

The Navy Environmental Health Center Presents: 43rd Navy Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine Workshop

29

March

How Does Overtime Impact Workers?

30

April

DoD Military Injury Lost Duty Time Application: System Overview

31

May

CAP’s Healthy Work Practices Program—Making an Ergonomic Difference

32

May

Time to Make a Change: Creating a New Culture in Your Organization

33

June

EWG Web Site Unveiled

34

August

The Air Force Zeroes in on the Top Causes of Lost Workday Injuries

35

September

Ergo Studies and Assessment Reports – A Wealth of Information

36

September

New Fact Sheets Address Hot Topics

37

October

Spotlight on Fort Bragg: Quick Response to Ergonomics Assessment

38

October

Spotlight on Robins AFB: Wheel and Tire Shop Ergonomics Success


   Ergo News 2003

Issue

Month

Title

16

January

ERGO FAQ: Should I choose an “in-the-desk” computer monitor?

17

January

CHPPM Ergonomics Program: Getting a Handle on Patient Handling

18

January

Annual DoD Ergonomics Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 12-13 August 2003

19

February

ERGO FAQ: Should my office chair have a base with four or five legs?

20

February

ERGO FAQ: Do alternative (“ergonomic”) keyboards REALLY reduce carpal tunnel?

21

March

CALL FOR POSTERS: Annual DoD Ergonomics Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 12-13 August 2003

22

May

Ergonomics Conference Agenda, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 11-13 August 2003

23

June

Reducing Preventable Accidents: A Challenge from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld

24

July

Prestigious Keynote Speakers for Ergonomics Conference

25

September

You’ve Seen Secretary Rumsfeld’s Challenge: Reduce Preventable Accidents by 50% in Two Years

26

November

Ergonomic Solutions: Sharing Best Practices


   Ergo News 2002

Issue

Month

Title

1

January

Forging Ahead: Preventing Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, Virginia, 29-30 April 2002

2

February

Keynote Speaker for 2nd Annual Ergonomics Conference, Gary L. Visscher, OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary

3

March

Co-Keynote Speaker for the 2nd Annual Ergonomics Conference, Margaret M. Seminario, Director of Occupational Safety and Health, AFL-CIO

4

March

Ergonomics Fact Sheets

5

April

Rucksack Packing and Fitting Tips: Packing for Performance

6

April

Free Scanners for Ergo Surveys

7

May

DoD Ergonomics Conference a Responding Success, 29-30 April 2002

8

May

Army Ergonomics Program

9

June

CHPPM Ergonomics Program – Patient Handling Study

10

June

Still Available – Free Scanners for Ergo Surveys

11

August

Anniston Hand Tools Study

12

August

NIOSH Back Belt Studies Support DoD Policy Position

13

October

Ergo On the Go: Safety Tips for Laptop Computer Use

14

November

ERGO FAQ: Are LCD Monitors “Easy on the Eyes”?

15

November

New Poster – Time to Take a Computer Break