I don’t know how many of you readers live in a city (but I suppose I could easily figure that out thanks to Google Analytics) but I stumbled upon an interesting innovation: Its called the MagicWheel. I’ve read studies (and … Continue reading
Ergonomics Resources: Travel and Commuting
6 Tips for Ergonomic Driving
Whether you’re driving home from work or driving across the country, how you sit in the car has a large effect on your body. Paying attention to “car ergonomics” can help you avoid painful and annoying back, shoulder, and neck … Continue reading
Opel Astra Design Flaw
Rowan Manahan writes on This is Broken: So there I was, ready to buy a spanking new Opel Astra convertible for my wife. She had the Hermès headscarf and the Jackie-O sunglasses all ready for a test drive. The Opel … Continue reading
Ergonomic Nightmare of the Week: Bike Lanes
Drivers: What do you do when you see a biker pedaling along ahead of you only a few feet to your right or even in the middle of the lane? First you mutter to yourself, “damn bikers, always in my … Continue reading
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
Ergonomic Travel Tips
The holiday travel season upon us. Lines, crowds, heavy luggage, uncomfortable airplanes, traffic…you are familiar with the horror and chaos that awaits you. Airport Crowd Here are a few tips to make your travels a little bit more comfortable: Good … 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
User Friendly Commuting
By the end of the day I am tired, distracted, and I just want to get home! If everyone else is feeling like me, I have to imagine that rush hour is the most dangerous time to be on the … Continue reading