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

Issue

Month/Year

Title

35

September 2004

Ergo Studies and Assessment Reports – A Wealth of Information

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

Issue

Month/Year

Title

114

March 2011

Ergonomics: A Key Part of the Industrial Hygiene Survey Process

113

February 2011

Navy Best Practices: A Tight Ship

112

January 2011

Fleet Readiness Center East Moves an AV8 Wing

111

November 2010

Sierra Army Depot Ergonomic Truck Inspection 

110

October 2010

Sierra Army Depot Palletized Loading System, Part 2: The Ladder  

109

October 2010

DoD Ergonomics Working Group "Best Practice Award Program"  

108

September 2010

Sierra Army Depot Palletized Loading System, Part 1: The Handle  

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

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

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

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?

Issue

Month/Year

Title

115

April 2011

The Pros and Cons of a Sit-Stand Workstation

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

Issue

Month/Year

Title

32

May 2004

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

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

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

Issue

Month/Year

Title

72

December 2007

Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Disorders

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

Issue

Month/Year

Title

5

April 2002

Rucksack Packing and Fitting Tips: Packing for Performance

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

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

Issue

Month/Year

Title

96

September 2009

Embracing Vendor Relationships to Improve Quality

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!