Table of Contents
Introduction
Section I
Ergonomic Hazards in the Office Workplace
- 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