Ergonomics » Case Studies
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- Ergonomics / Patient Handling : Patient transfer techniques, use of lift equipment, patient transfer teams
Recommendations for solutions to manual lifting of patients. Information about mechanical lfit equipment and patient transfer systems.
- Ergonomics / References : Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Ergonomics tools and manuals. Principles of ergonomics. Universal design principles. Answers to common questions on RSI. Implementation of ergonomics controls. CTD comparison chart. Lecture notes. Ergo statistics helper. Human Factors Design Guide.
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Over 40 resources of real-life ergonomic case studies. Examples of studies: Offices - computer workstation evaluations, keyboard & mouse use studies, direct & indirect office lighting, etc. Others - handling ladders, analysis of custodial work, work at a dairy, hand truck delivery, warehouse carrying, etc. Industry specific cases. RMI studies. Reducing the risk factors for RMIs by industry group. Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etc.
- Agriculture Safety / Farm Ergonomics : Ergonomics case studies, research and tips related to the farm, agriculture indu
- Agriculture Safety / Landscaping Safety : Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries and landscaping services
Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries - landscaping safety
- Aviation Safety / Human Factors : Ergonomic and human factors design considerations in aviation
Aviation ergonomic and human factors design considerations in air traffic control
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Over 40 resources of real-life ergonomic case studies. Examples of studies: Offices - computer workstation evaluations, keyboard & mouse use studies, direct & indirect office lighting, etc. Others - handling ladders, analysis of custodial work, work at a dairy, hand truck delivery, warehouse carrying, etc. Industry specific cases. RMI studies. Reducing the risk factors for RMIs by industry group.
- Ergonomics / Ergo Hazards : Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more
Ergonomics tools and manuals. Principles of ergonomics. Universal design principles. Answers to common questions on RSI. Implementation of ergonomics controls. CTD comparison chart. Lecture notes. Ergo statistics helper. Human Factors Design Guide.
- Food Safety / Meat Processing : Meat and poultry processing safety hazards and ergonomic controls
Meat and poultry processing safety hazards and ergonomic controls
- Health Care Safety / Nursing Home Safety : Ergonomics, patient handling and other nursing home safety hazards
Nursing home patient handling and ergonomics, workplace violence, falls in nursing homes
- Health Care Safety / Patient Handling : Patient transfer techniques, use of lift equipment, patient transfer teams
Recommendations for solutions to manual lifting of patients. Information about mechanical lfit equipment and patient transfer systems.
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JCAHO Sentinel Events. Medication Error Prevention Programs. Medical Error Reporting. Guidance regarding patient safety.
- Laboratory Safety / Lab Ergonomics : Laboratory ergonomic hazards, controls and training
Laboratory ergonomic hazards, controls and training. How to prevent laboratory ergonomic injuries.
- School Safety / Bus Safety : School bus safety materials and accident crash data
Bus safety rules. School bus accident crash data. Position papers. School bus transportation statistics. Seat belt debate. Vans in school service. Loading and unloading safety materials. Sample student transportation contract.
- School Safety / School Safety Programs : Resources related to school safety & health hazards, sample safety progams
Resources related to common school safety and health hazards. The full text of sample safety programs written for the school environment.
- Specific Industries / Industry Safety : Safety and health hazards & controls in specific industries
Safety and health hazards for specific industries, such as: schools, drycleaners, dental, agricultural, firefighter, healthcare, mining, petroleum refining, photography, poultry processing, pulp and paper, semiconductor industry, silk screen printing, water and wastewater treatment plants, woodworking.
- Aviation / Human Factors : Ergonomic and human factors design considerations in aviation
Aviation ergonomic and human factors design considerations in air traffic control
- Safety / Landscaping Safety : Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries and landscaping services
Safety hazards and controls in plant nurseries - landscaping safety
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