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Ergonomics

Ergonomics

When you read the list of factors of ergonomic injuries to the right, do you notice that any of them are true for you? You might be creating a dangerous work environment for yourself.

Simple changes to work tools and environment can make drastic differences in the health, productivity and happiness of employees.  Working ergonomically can not only reduce injury or illness, it can increase efficiency, comfort and employee morale.

Getting Started

Take the online evaluation of your workstation to find out what you can do to improve the ergonomics of your work space.

You can also request an evaluation of your workspace.

To learn more about working ergonomically, check out our ergonomics resources, with links to UCLA's ergo website.

Other Useful Resources

Labor and Industries Ergonomics Page
OSHA Ergonomics Page
Labor and Industries Ergonomics Ideas Bank
Factors contributing to ergonomic                     injuries:


Repetition Repetition

FORCE

Vibration

Temperature

Contact Stress

 Awkward Posture

S_u_s_t_a_i_n_e_d Exertions

→ Pressure ←


How To's

Set Up Workstation
Adjust Your Chair
Save Your Back
Select and Use Laptops
Select and Use Headsets

Ergonomic Tips

Pipetting
Hoods and Cabinets
Microscope
Computer Users
Pointing Devices (Mouse)
Vision
Handwriting
Lifting Safely

Exercises

Total Body Stretches
Upper Body Stretches
Office Stretches
Posture Exercises