Ergonomics » References
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- Ergonomics / Anthropometry : Anthropometrics and design considerations in ergonomics
Anthropometric data of adults and children. Research on ergonomics issues related to body size. Anthropometric factors in human factors design. Tutorial.
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Over 40 resources of real-life ergonomic case studies. Examples of studies: Offices - computer workstation evaluations, keyboard & mouse use studies, direct & indirect office lighting, etc. Others - handling ladders, analysis of custodial work, work at a dairy, hand truck delivery, warehouse carrying, etc. Industry specific cases. RMI studies. Reducing the risk factors for RMIs by industry group.
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Ergonomics checklists include those related to computer workstations, physical exertion, risk factor identification, lifting analysis, manual handling, upper extremities, etc. Risk Factor & Design Control checklists. Administrative task checklists. Worksite analysis sample checklists. VDT checklist.
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Medical diagnosis and treatment of ergonomic-related injuries. Clinical guidelines and primary care management of acute low back pain. AHCPR guidelines on acute low back problems in adults. Teaching module for physicians and health care professionals on low back pain . Carpal tunnel syndrome. Series of ergonomic medicine guides designed for patients that provide explanations & illustrations. Medical management in an ergonomics program. Painful shoulder diagnosis and treatment.
- Ergonomics / Pushing/Pulling : Guidance on pushing/pulling forces
Reference materials related to pushing and pulling activities. Force limits for horizontal and vertical pushing and pulling. Recommended limits in the selection of hand and powered trucks and carts.
- Ergonomics / References : Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Ergonomics tools and manuals. Principles of ergonomics. Universal design principles. Answers to common questions on RSI. Implementation of ergonomics controls. CTD comparison chart. Lecture notes. Ergo statistics helper. Human Factors Design Guide.
- Ergonomics / Software : Ergonomics-related software available for downloading on the internet
NIOSH lifting equation, tutorials, workstation evaluations
- Ergonomics / Symptom Surveys : Ergonomics medical symptom survey questionnaires
OSHA's ergonomics symptoms survey. Downloadable files on musculoskeletal discomfort surveys for males, females and hands.
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Directives for ergonomic inspection instruction to OSHA inspectors. OSHA technical resources to assist with control of ergonomics hazards.
- OSHA / Manuals : Full text of OSHA technical manuals
Full text of OSHA Technical Manual, Field Inspection Reference Manual, OSHA Directives.
- Safety / Material Handling : Material handling systems, pallets, etc.
Information on material handling, conveyors, bucket brigades, pallets, pallet standards, conveyor systems, automatic guided vehicle systems, containers, storage systems.
- Ergonomics / Ergo Hazards : Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Ergonomics tools and manuals. Principles of ergonomics. Universal design principles. Answers to common questions on RSI. Implementation of ergonomics controls. CTD comparison chart. Lecture notes. Ergo statistics helper. Human Factors Design Guide.
- OSHA / OSHA Manuals : Full text of OSHA technical manuals
Full text of OSHA Technical Manual, Field Inspection Reference Manual, OSHA Directives.
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