All women, (and many men) have worn high heels at one time or another. Some women (like myself) avoid them at all costs. Some are forced to wear them to work; others, wear them every chance they get, the higher … Continue reading
Ergonomics Resources: Ergonomic Nightmare
Ergonomic Nightmare of the Week: Cell Phones While Driving
Do you ever talk on your cell phone while driving? Come on, admit it, I know you’re guilty. I can admit it, I am guilty myself. Sometimes it is just hard to resist, but I know my driving skills are … Continue reading
Plastic Packaging: Ergonomic Nightmare of the Week
I’m sure you’ve noticed that your Christmas presents have gotten harder and harder to open over the years. Once the sheer joy of ripping of the colorful wrapping is over, the utter hell of penetrating the hard plastic shell of … Continue reading
Ergonomic Nightmare of the Week: Laptop Wedge Pillow
Last week I recommended laptop stands as a way to angle or prop up a laptop for more ergonomic positioning. Little did I know, there is actually a laptop stand out there that is equally bad as hunching over the … Continue reading
Ergonomic Nightmare of the Week: Laptop Computers
What nightmare would have any man awaken in a cold sweat? A frightening omen of perpetual neck pain and lowered sperm counts, of course. What is even more frightening is that many people live this nightmare every day by using … Continue reading
Ergonomic Nightmare of the Week: Standing Room Seats on Airplanes
I am starting a new weekly posting series on The Ergonomenon, titled “ergonomic nightmare of the week.” I invite you all to submit pictures or stories of the most frightening ergonomic nightmare you experience or hear about. This week’s feature … Continue reading
An Ergonomic Nightmare
I found this cartoon on Usability First and thought I’d share: