Ergo Newsletters

Ergonomics News - Subject Index
Assessment Services & Reports Back Belts Best Practices Computer Accommodations Dental Economics of Ergonomiocs Office Ergonomics Organizational Culture Policy & Directives	Pregnant Workers Psychosocial Factors Risk Assessment Rucksack Packing Safe Patient Handling Tools Vendor Relationships Vibration

Assessment Services & Reports

Issue	Month/Year	Title
35	September 2004	Ergo Studies and Assessment Reports – A Wealth of Information

Back Belts

Issue	Month/Year	Title
39	January 2005	Back Belts: No “Support” from The Surgeon General or DoD
12	August 2002	NIOSH Back Belt Studies Support DoD Policy Position

Best Practices

Issue	Month/Year	Title
104	May 2010	Hydraulic Work Stand: Just the Right Height
99	November 2009	Shop Ergonomics: Two Successful Interventions
80	June 2008	Ft. Lewis, Washington, Best Practice: A Step Above the Rest
65	June 2007	Naval Hospital Operating Room: An Ergonomic & Safety Success Story
63	April 2007	Showcasing Success: Ergonomic Interventions at Fleet Readiness Center East
50	March 2006	Navy Success Story: Propeller Repair
51	April 2006	60,000 Ergonomic Challenges in One Place
52	May 2006	Reducing Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses at Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) Distribution Centers
53	June 2006	Working Smarter Together: Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and Naval Facilities Engineering Command
43	September 2005	“Simply Wonderful” Ergonomic Intervention Relieves Manual Lifting
38	October 2004	Spotlight on Robins AFB: Wheel and Tire Shop Ergonomics Success
37	October 2004	Spotlight on Fort Bragg: Quick Response to Ergonomics Assessment
26	November 2003	Ergonomic Solutions: Sharing Best Practices

CAP - DoD Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program

Issue	Month/Year	Title
89	February 2009	What’s New with CAP: Disability Employment Innovation Days
62	March 2007	Take Advantage of CAP’s Services – Real Solutions for Real Needs
31	May 2004	CAP’s Healthy Work Practices Program—Making an Ergonomic Difference

Dental

Issue	Month/Year	Title
102	March 2010	New Dental Chairs Offer Potential 200% Return on Investment
42	August 2005	Taking a Bite Out of Work-Related Injuries: A Guide for Dental Care Providers

Economics of Ergonomics

Issue	Month/Year	Title
82	September 2008	Return on Investment: The Economics of Ergonomics
40	January 2005	International News: Downsizing and Absenteeism
34	August 2004	The Air Force Zeroes in on the Top Causes of Lost Workday Injuries
30	April 2004	DoD Military Injury Lost Duty Time Application: System Overview
29	March 2004	How Does Overtime Impact Workers?

Office Ergonomics

Issue	Month/Year	Title
107	August 2010	The Cost of Proper Office Ergonomics: Making Adjustments at Fleet Readiness Center East
95	August 2009	The Navy Ergonomics Team has a new information flyer on dual monitor use!
94	July 2009	It’s a fact...a well-designed and properly positioned keyboard tray can improve your workstation set-up
85	December 2008	It’s a fact...An exercise ball should be used for exercise and not as a desk chair
77	March 2008	Virtues and Vices of Handheld Devices
67	August 2007	Guidelines for Office Chair Selection
66	July 2007	New Computer Workstation Posters Available Free of Charge
59	January 2007	At the Defense Energy Support Center, Office Ergonomics is a #1 Priority
20	February 2003	ERGO FAQ: Do alternative (“ergonomic”) keyboards REALLY reduce carpal tunnel?
19	February 2003	ERGO FAQ: Should my office chair have a base with four or five legs?
16	January 2003	ERGO FAQ: Should I choose an “in-the-desk” computer monitor?
15	November 2002	New Poster – Time to Take a Computer Break
14	November 2002	ERGO FAQ: Are LCD Monitors “Easy on the Eyes”?
13	October 2002	Ergo On the Go: Safety Tips for Laptop Computer Use

Organizational Culture

Issue	Month/Year	Title
32	May 2004	Time to Make a Change: Creating a New Culture in Your Organization

Policy & Directives

Issue	Month/Year	Title
27	January 2004	President Bush Reinforces Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld’s Call to Reduce Injuries by 50%
25	September 2003	You’ve Seen Secretary Rumsfeld’s Challenge: Reduce Preventable Accidents by 50% in Two Years
23	June 2003	Reducing Preventable Accidents: A Challenge from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld

Pregnant Workers

Issue	Month/Year	Title
68	September 2007	New Electronic Poster: Deliver with Care Ergonomic Advice for Pregnancy
64	May 2007	Ergonomic Protection for Expectant Mothers: A Physiological Perspective

Psychosocial Factors

Issue	Month/Year	Title
72	December 2007	Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Risk Assessment

Issue	Month/Year	Title
75	February 2008	Navy Ergonomics Risk Assessments: Lessons Learned
71	November 2007	Ergonomic Risk Assessment at Army & Air Force Exchange Distribution Centers: Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Rucksack Packing

Issue	Month/Year	Title
5	April 2002	Rucksack Packing and Fitting Tips: Packing for Performance

Safe Patient Handling

Issue	Month/Year	Title
100	January 2010	The Army Ergonomics Program Announces a New Addition to Their Website: Safe Patient Handling
92	May 2009	Safe Patient-Handling Programs Benefit Everyone
17	January 2003	CHPPM Ergonomics Program: Getting a Handle on Patient Handling
9	June 2002	CHPPM Ergonomics Program – Patient Handling Study

Tools

Issue	Month/Year	Title
93	June 2009	Ergonomics Guide for Welders
90	March 2009	Applying Potting Compound: The Right Tool Can Make the Difference
49	February 2006	AFIOH Assessment of Handheld Laser De-Paint System
11	August 2002	Anniston Hand Tools Study

Vendor Relationships

Issue	Month/Year	Title
96	September 2009	Embracing Vendor Relationships to Improve Quality

Vibration

Issue	Month/Year	Title
106	July 2010	Naval Safety Center Success Story: "Protecting Our People from Bad Vibrations"
98	October 2009	Guidance for Users of Anti-Vibration Gloves
55	August 2006	Hand-Arm Vibration Threshold Limits
44	November 2005	Vibration Exposure Calculators Available Online!