Ergonomics (Subscribe)
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Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center (UC Davis)
Serving industry and academia through support and study of ergonomics in agricultural work practices.
Article about OSHA's Ergonomics Standard
http://www.inventoryops.com/ergonomics.htm
Article on OSHA's new Ergonomics Program Standard.
Association of Canadian Ergonomists - Association Canadienne d'Ergonomie
Information about the Association.
Balanced Sitting Posture on Forward Sloping Seat
How to reduce the flexion, tension and pain of your back. Written by A.C. Mandal, MD.
Campaign for Better Seating
Information about posture and good chair design.
Compaq Safety and Comfort Guide
A detailed guide to setting up your workstation and work style.
Ergocise - Stretch at you desk
Animated stretches, free reminder program, ergonomic and anatomical information. Includes informative RSI symptom and disease entities.
Ergonomic Office Chairs Health
http://www.spine-health.com/ergonomics/
Collection of articles describing how to set up a safe working environment at the desk.
Ergonomic Society of Australia
To advance the science of ergonomics in Australia by promoting education and research in ergonomics and the application of its principles.
Ergonomics for Writers and Editors
http://www.sfwa.org/ergonomics/
From the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
Ergonomics Society (UK)
Organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety.
ErgoWellness
Information on services and resources provided by this Austin, Texas business.
HealthyComputing
http://www.healthycomputing.com/
A free public resource for computer-related health and ergonomics information. Comprehensive resources with information on preventing computer-related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Information about the Society, its member services, and activities.
Microsoft Hardware Ergonomic Guidelines
http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/ergo/
A guide designed to help you be comfortable and productive while using your computer.
NIOSH - Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/
Annotated list of NIOSH publications and other resources.
OSHA Ergonomics Final Rule
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=16305
OSHA's Final Ergonomics Program Standard.
The Office Ergonomic Research Committee (OERC)
A committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in Office Ergonomics and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Typing Injury FAQ
RSI-related information; articles and online postings.
U of Michigan Center for Ergonomics
http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/ioe/C4E/
Multi-disciplinary organization devoted to education and research in ergonomics, the study of work and the efficiency and safety of human-machine systems.
UCSF/UCB Ergonomics Program Computer Tips
http://www.me.berkeley.edu/ergo/services/tips.html
Tips for healthy computer use by the University of California's Ergonomics Program.