Is ergonomics a troublesome regulation or a smart business decision? John Henshaw, the Assistant Secretary of Labor at OSHA, votes for the latter—"the business case for ergonomics is becoming more and more evident," he says. Henshaw addressed 1,200 attendees at the 8^th annual National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV, recently. In addition to proving the return on investment for ergonomic policies, the meeting showed a growing relevancy of ergonomics across a wide range of businesses—conference sessions featured speakers from Alcoa, Boeing, General Motors, Proctor & Gamble, Starbucks, and Toyota. "What we see now is that the community has grown to include more than just the Fortune 500," says Walter Charnizon, president of Continental Exhibitions, which runs the show. "It now incorporates businesses of all sizes and complexities because ergonomics offers a demonstrable way to increase productivity, while reducing workplace related injuries."