Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance (definition adopted by the International Ergonomics Association in 2000).
Ergonomists contribute to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of people (IEA, 2000).
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Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center (UC Davis) - Serving industry and academia through support and study of ergonomics in agricultural work practices.
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Article about OSHA's Ergonomics Standard - Article on OSHA's new Ergonomics Program Standard.
Association of Canadian Ergonomists - Association Canadienne d'Ergonomie - Information about the Association.
Balanced Sitting Posture on Forward Sloping Seat - How to reduce the flexion, tension and pain of your back. Written by A.C. Mandal, MD.
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Campaign for Better Seating - Information about posture and good chair design.
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Compaq Safety and Comfort Guide - A detailed guide to setting up your workstation and work style.
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Ergocise - Stretch at you desk - Animated stretches, free reminder program, ergonomic and anatomical information. Includes informative RSI symptom and disease entities.
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Ergonext: Workplace Ergonomic Solutions - Free online ergonomic programs, regulations, information, checklists, forms, training, products, and solutions.
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Ergonomic Society of Australia - To advance the science of ergonomics in Australia by promoting education and research in ergonomics and the application of its principles.
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Ergonomics and Back Pain in the Workplace - Information about understanding and preventing back pain in the workplace, by Spine-Health.com.
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Ergonomics for Writers and Editors - From the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
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Ergonomics Society (UK) - Organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety.
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ErgoWellness - Information on services and resources provided by this Austin, Texas business.
HealthyComputing - A free public resource for computer-related health and ergonomics information. Comprehensive resources with information on preventing computer-related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - Information about the Society, its member services, and activities.
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IBM - Healthy Computing - IBM Healthy Computing Ergonomics.
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Microsoft Hardware Ergonomic Guidelines - A guide designed to help you be comfortable and productive while using your computer.
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NIOSH - Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders - Annotated list of NIOSH publications and other resources.
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OSHA Ergonomics Final Rule - OSHA's Final Ergonomics Program Standard.
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The Office Ergonomic Research Committee (OERC) - A committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in Office Ergonomics and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders.
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Typing Injury FAQ - RSI-related information; articles and online postings.
U of Michigan Center for Ergonomics - Multi-disciplinary organization devoted to education and research in ergonomics, the study of work and the efficiency and safety of human-machine systems.
UCSF/UCB Ergonomics Program Computer Tips - Tips for healthy computer use by the University of California's Ergonomics Program.
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