Pete Johnson
Professor Emeritus, Env. and Occ. Health Sciences
4225 Roosevelt Way NE
Box 357234
Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98195-7234
206-221-5240
petej@uw.edu
Research Interests
Ergonomics. Bioengineering. Whole body vibration. Computer-related disorders. Developing hardware and software technologies for assessing exposures to physical risk factors.
Education
PhD Ergonomics, University of California (Berkeley), 1998
MS Ergonomics, University of California (Berkeley), 1998
BS Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1988
In the News
Reducing Whole Body Vibration to Improve the Safety and Health of Bus Drivers
NIOSH Science Blog, 10/12/2016
Cab Seat Technology Addresses Driver Health Concerns
Transport Topics, 08/08/2016
Truck Makers: Look Beyond Seat for a Smoother Ride
Transport Topics, 08/08/2016
Improve Your Posture: Learn the 3 Curves of the Spine
The Whole U, 07/01/2016
Innovations w/Ed Begley, Jr - Trucking & Transportation
Discovery Channel , 07/20/2015
Improving the Health of Latino Farmworkers
SPH News, 10/22/2014
Find the Best Phone-Screen Size for You
The Wall Street Journal, 03/26/2014
Whole Body Vibration: The Wrong Chair Can Impact Your Driver's Health and Hinder Your Bottom Line
The Leader, 03/05/2014
Over miles and 18 wheels, backache is frequent companion
UW Health Sciences NewsBeat, 12/06/2013
Tire Traction and Lower Back Pain
Journal of Safety Research, 12/01/2012