July 2010
Volume 53, Number 7
News
First Ergonomics Design Award Presented
An innovative welding helmet won the first Ergonomics Design Award, presented in April at the Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (IEHF; formerly the Ergonomics Society) Annual Conference at Keele University. The 3MT Speedglas 9100 helmet originates from a 3M subsidiary in Sweden, where its unique features were developed over a 20-year period. The network that developed the helmet included the design consultancy Ergonomidesign and ergonomics research groups at Linköping University and the Royal Institute of Technology. The development process in Sweden involved significant consultation with customer companies and their welders.
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A wide variety of entries were considered for the 2009 competition. Other products that made the short list included an eco-friendly photocopier and a hypodermic syringe for self-medication.
The closing date for the 2010 IEHF competition is November 30. Entries should be creative and innovative, provide evidence of customer satisfaction, and demonstrate a systematic application of ergonomics principles. For additional information, contact Competition Chair John Wood at john.wood@ccd.org.uk.
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