Book Review of GardenYour Way to Health and Fitness by Bunny Guinnes and Jacqueline Knox. This book is a fine reference for gardening and garden safety. The authors are a professional garden designer and a physiotherapist. The combination results in a beautiful and well organized journey.

Ergonomics deals with the whole person: the physical, perceptual, cognitive, and mental state. Each one affects the other.

When ergonomics is considered in job design, employee training, and in personal comfort, work becomes more efficient and enjoyable. No one likes to work in a state of pain. Employers benefit from a workforce that is healthy and working at peak potential. Ergonomics can support this

Why do we make errors everyday? How did that flour end up in the refrigerator and the milk in the pantry? Here, we look at the mental workload of every day life and how it contributes to these errors.

The BackJoy is designed to create a good postural alignment between the sacrum and lumbar areas. This in turn promotes but does not force the other spinal curves into the most functional position for seated work. It's a great concept.

Why do some designs work better than others? Designing for the expected response decreases error and increases people's trust of the device. The more advanced or critical the piece of equipment, the more important this design factor is.