Ergonomics is the practice of designing work tasks to fit the individual, which can help prevent musculoskeletal injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and low back pain.<\/p>\n
Risk factors for these types of injuries include awkward postures, repetitive tasks and forceful motions. These injuries often develop over time rather than as a result of a single event. By evaluating work tasks that involve these risk factors and finding solutions to better fit the person to the work, musculoskeletal injuries can be prevented.<\/p>\n
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/i><\/a> provides more information about risk factors and ways to reduce them on their website.<\/p>\n EHS can provide guidance on how to address ergonomic concerns and has resources available for different types of work environments. EHS has limited resources to provide on-site ergonomic evaluations.<\/p>\n EHS has compiled a list of additional resources for information purposes only. The inclusion of a group or company on this list is not an endorsement by 91̽»¨.<\/p>\nErgonomic Evaluations<\/h2>\n
Additional Resources<\/h2>\n
Office Ergonomics<\/h3>\n
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General Ergonomics<\/h3>\n
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Laboratory Ergonomics<\/h3>\n