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Section I	Ergonomic Hazards in the Office Workplace

	Introduction
	What is Ergonomics? What are WMSD? Why Is There So Much Commotion about Ergonomics? What are the Common Symptoms of WMSD? Musculoskeletal Injuries Pain How do Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) Occur? How do WMSD Affect our Body? Joint Injury Muscle Injury Tendon Injury Nerve Injury Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Back Injury Prevention of Back Injury What to Do if You Notice Symptoms of WMSD How are WMSD Treated? Restriction of Movement Application of Heat and Cold Exercise Medication and Surgery
Section II	Office Ergonomics Program
	What is an Office Ergonomics Program? How to Identify Ergonomic Hazards How to Control Ergonomic Hazards Workstation Design Working in a Standing Position Work Organization Tool, Equipment and Furniture Design Manual Material Handling Work Environment Lighting and Vision Ergonomic Aspects of Visual Display Terminals VDT Workplace Checklist Common Health Hazards WMSD Related to Using Computers Common Symptoms and Causes VDT Workstation Adjustment Using the Computer Mouse Selecting the Right Mouse Placement of a Computer Mouse Using the Telephone while Operating a VDT Radiation from VDTs Working with VDTs in a Standing Position VDT WorkplaceöJob Design Office Safety Exercises to do in the Office Education and Training
Section III	Ergonomic Regulations, Standards and Guidelines
	Canadian Standards International Standards
Section IV	Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
	Canadian Legislation US Legislation
Section V	Information Sources
	Canadian US
	Appendices
	A1: Sample Ergonomics Survey Questionnaire A2: Sample Health Survey A3: Sample Ergonomic Checklist