Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science of matching the job to the worker and the product to the user. This section covers situations such as lifting, lighting, office/desk set up, etc. that may contribute to injury.
This section also includes information on health and safety concerns when working shiftwork and extended work days.
For more information on a particular topic, click on the document title below:
- Anti-fatigue Mats
- Back Belts
- Back Injury Prevention
- Conveyors - Ergonomics
- Driving and Ergonomics
- Exercises for a Healthy Back
- Exercises for a Healthy Back - Advanced
- Extended Workday: Health and Safety Issues
- Hand Tool Ergonomics (5)
- Lighting Ergonomics - Checklist
- Lighting Ergonomics - General
- Lighting Ergonomics - Light Flicker
- Lighting Ergonomics - Survey and Solutions
- Manual Materials Handling (MMH) (19)
- NIOSH Lifting Equation (revised) (5)
- Office Ergonomics (16)
- Pushing and Pulling - General
- Pushing and Pulling - Handcarts
- Rotational Shiftwork
- Shovelling
- Shovelling - Snow
- Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) - Risk Factors
- Working in a Sitting Position (7)
- Working in a Standing Position (2)