Ergonomics

Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center (UC Davis) - Serving industry and academia through support and study of ergonomics in agricultural work practices.
ag-ergo.ucdavis.edu/

Article about OSHA's Ergonomics Standard - Article on OSHA's new Ergonomics Program Standard.
www.inventoryops.com/ergonomics.htm

Association of Canadian Ergonomists - Association Canadienne d'Ergonomie - Information about the Association.
www.ace-ergocanada.ca/

Balanced Sitting Posture on Forward Sloping Seat - How to reduce the flexion, tension and pain of your back. Written by A.C. Mandal, MD.
www.acmandal.com

Campaign for Better Seating - Information about posture and good chair design.
www.betterseating.org

Compaq Safety and Comfort Guide - A detailed guide to setting up your workstation and work style.
www.hp.com/ergo/

Ergocise - Stretch at you desk - Animated stretches, free reminder program, ergonomic and anatomical information. Includes informative RSI symptom and disease entities.
ergocise.com/

Ergonomic Office Chairs Health - Collection of articles describing how to set up a safe working environment at the desk.
www.spine-health.com/ergonomics/

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.
www.ergonomics.org.au

Ergonomics for Writers and Editors - From the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
www.sfwa.org/ergonomics/

Ergonomics Society (UK) - Organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety.
www.ergonomics.org.uk/

ErgoWeb - Offering ergonomics news, case studies, a buyers guide, and a reference room.
www.ergoweb.com/

ErgoWellness - Information on services and resources provided by this Austin, Texas business.
www.ergowellness.net/

HealthyComputing - A free public resource for computer-related health and ergonomics information. Resources with information on preventing computer-related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
www.healthycomputing.com/

IBM - Healthy Computing - IBM Healthy Computing Ergonomics.
www.pc.ibm.com/ww/healthycomputing

Microsoft Hardware Ergonomic Guidelines - A guide designed to help you be comfortable and productive while using your computer.
www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/ergo/

NIOSH - Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders - Annotated list of NIOSH publications and other resources.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/

The Office Ergonomic Research Committee (OERC) - A committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in Office Ergonomics and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders.
www.oerc.org/

OSHA Ergonomics Final Rule - OSHA's Final Ergonomics Program Standard.
www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=16305

Typing Injury FAQ - RSI-related information; articles and online postings.
www.tifaq.org/

U of Michigan Center for Ergonomics - Multi-disciplinary organization devoted to education and research in ergonomics, the study of work and the efficiency and safety of human-machine systems.
www.engin.umich.edu/dept/ioe/C4E/

UCSF/UCB Ergonomics Program Computer Tips - Tips for healthy computer use by the University of California's Ergonomics Program.
www.me.berkeley.edu/ergo/services/tips.html