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Topic: ergonomics
Definition:

  • the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments

    Related tag cloud:

  • safety
  • ergonomic
  • osha
  • human factors
  • health
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • rsi
  • back injury
  • training
  • office furniture
  • safety videos
  • design
  • hazwoper
  • respirator
  • workplace
  • compliance
  • forklift
  • hazmat
  • office
  • chairs
  • carpal tunnel
    • Resources:

    Ergonomics Society home page
    The Ergonomics Society - the UK organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety
    http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/

    ErgoWeb, Inc.
    Updated ergonomics news, articles and resource information as well as consulting service and product offerings. Site includes a large searchable bioliography, an on-line buyers guide for ergonomics products and services and a large collection of case studies.
    http://www.ergoweb.com/

    Ergonomics.Org
    Relating the principles of ergonomics to the quality of posture and movement.
    http://www.ergonomics.org

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    The department of the US government with the responsibility to ensure safety and healthful work environments.
    http://www.osha.gov

    Cornell University Ergonomics Web Site
    Cornell University's Department of Design & Environmental Analysis offers a Human Factors and Ergonomics Program that focuses on ways to improve comfort, performance and health through the ergonomic design of products and environments.
    http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/