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FRIDAY FUNNY: That Noise? Oh, That Was Just My Chair…

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:40:43 +0000

A German inventor has come up with the Intelli Chair—a chair that emits sounds from seatbacks and cushions to suggest when users should make posture adjustments or take breaks from sitting.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Napo to the Rescue!

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:24:10 +0000

Napo films feature characters in the world of work, faced with safety issues. Using a cartoon style and wordless language, they blend education, cultural neutrality, and humor.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: The Roller Coaster 2000-XT

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:38:51 +0000

The Roller Coaster™ 2000-XT from Highway Products aids workers in sliding cargo out of truck beds.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Go! Travel Adjustable Keyboard

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:46:45 +0000

Weighing just over one pound, this keyboard from Goldtouch provides comfort and functionality to the mobile professional.

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Former OSHA, NOISH Leaders Debate Future of OSHA

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:22:09 +0000

Major changes in OSHA not anticipated with new administration, but small and medium sized businesses in particular are being urged to keep up safety policies despite challenging economic times.

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Weird Wednesday: Can Pliable Lights Be Therapeutic?

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:13:33 +0000

These soft anthropomorphic pillows and warming lamps,"heat, light, and provide company" according to the designer.

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Again, ANSI Thwarts Efforts to Block Safety Standard for Construction Industry

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Last week (7/17/08), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Appeals Board Panel dismissed the latest appeal brought by the Construction Industry Employer Coalition, a coalition of five trade associations of U.S. construction interests, to withdraw the adoption of the approved voluntary consensus standard “reduction of Musculoskeletal Problems in Construction” (ANSI/ASSE A10.40-2007), which aims to reduce musculoskeletal problems/disorders (MSDs) in the construction industry. This was the last appeal allowable under the ANSI appeals process.

In late 2006, the ANSI/ASSE A10 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) on Construction and Demolition Operations approved the standard. Following the approval of the standard by the

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Scholarship For Ergonomics Students

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:18:00 +0000

Humantech, Inc. is assisting students in the pursuit of ergonomics-related education with its 2008-2009 ergonomics college scholarship program. Through the program, a $1,500 scholarship in each of three degree programs —undergraduate (junior and senior only), masters, and doctorate—will be awarded this coming fall.

“We at Humantech are very excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the education of emerging thought leaders pursuing studies in ergonomics related fields” said Josh Kerst, vice president. “This year we’ve defined the program even further to recognize students at the undergraduate, masters, and doctorate levels.”

Scholarship applicants must be pursuing degrees in

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