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» Safety - Ergonomics
Ergonomics checklists for computer workstations, worker symptoms surveys, lifting assessments, etc.
Human Factors » Case Studies
Ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms
Impact of selected engineering controls in reducing ergonomic hazards in nursery work
Human Factors » Chairs/Sitting
Ergonomic chair selection criteria, seated postures, tips on chair adjustment
A worksheet to help you gather information on the quality of chairs being assessed
Human Factors » Checklists
Checklists to evaluate proper ergonomic workstation arrangements
Checklist designed to assist with ergonomics principles relative to office furniture and equipment
To reduce awkward postures and forceful gripping
An ergonomics checklist to be used as a screening tool for typical work activities
Checklist designed to evaluate proper computer ergonomic workstation arrangement
Use this checklist to evaluate yur working conditions
Checklists for the early design stages of developing work processes and job tasks
Ergonomics tools, data and documents for ergonomist use in workplace task analyses
Use preventive measures in this handy checklist
Includes human factors, facility siting issues, and external events (earthquake, floods, etc.)
Identify risk factors that can contribute to work-related musculoskeletal problems
This questionnaire will guide you through improving your workstation
Designed to help you to evaluate what is needed for a good ergonomic workstation arrangement
Checklists for workers to use to evaluate their own computer workstations
Use this checklist to assess your own computer workstation
Extensive number of ergonomics checklists using primarily yes/no questions
A sample form for training/evaluating computer workstation use
To assist with ergonomic evaluation of a workstation (pdf)
Checklist for computer users to help evaluate posture and work habits
Human Factors » Computers
Ergonomic computer use hazards and guidelines
Designed to assist with proper computer workstation set up
Worksheet to help you gather information on the quality of keyboard & mouse platforms being assessed
Human Factors » Construction
Construction work & work-related ergonomic issues
To be filled out and updated every 2 weeks or as a site changes
Human Factors » Hand Tools
Ergonomic guidelines for hand tool design
Human Factors » Management
Management's role in ergonomics, cost of injuries, cost/benefits, etc.
Helps you to calculate a return-on-investment (ROI) for an ergonomics intervention
Human Factors » Programs
Ergonomics programs tools, resources and guides
Primer of basic information & tools useful in designing effective ergonomics program
Full text of an ergonomics safety program and sample ergonomic hazard analysis checklist
Human Factors » References
Design guide, ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
A process of risk assessment to eliminate or minimize risk of injury through out the life of the product
Assorted techniques for indentifying, analyzing and controlling ergonomics hazards
Epidemiologic evidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace
Human Factors » Symptom Surveys
Ergonomics medical symptom survey questionnaires
Downloadable files on musculoskeletal discomfort surveys for males, females and hands
Questions use a five point or ten point scale
OSHA Requirements » Ergonomics
Ergonomics technical resources from OSHA
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