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MCat: Ergonomics
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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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1997 Conference: Managing Ergonomics in the 1990's [7936] ?

Full text of proceedings and transcripts discuss the science and policy issues of ergonomics in USA

2001 Federal Repealed Ergonomics Standard [961] ?

Articles related to federal OSHA's 2000 ergonomics standard that was repealed in 2001

ANSI Z-365: Control of Work-Related Cumulative Trauma [32138] ?

An overview of the April, 1995 Working Draft is provided

Australia: Safe Design [14529] ?

A process of risk assessment to eliminate or minimize risk of injury through out the life of the product

Basic Ergonomics Principles [29898] ?

Points to remember about basic ergonomic principles - workstations, hand tools, controls, etc

BIFMA Office Furniture Guidelines [27643] ?

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) guidelines for office furniture

BIFMA Ultimate Test for Fit (UTFF) [27642] ?

What follows is an explanation of UTFF for work chairs and surfaces

Biodynamics Laboratory Research [24740] ?

Publications on research performed by Ohio State Univ

Canada: Ergonomic Hazards [17012] ?

Advice on injury prevention

Computer Workstation Ergonomics Tools [2809] ?

Checklist, worksheet, questionnaires

CUErgo Statistics Helper [6308] ?

Helps you decide an appropriate statistical test for your design

Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Workplace - Bibliography [6222] ?

1995 NIOSH publication on cumulative trauma disorders

Ergonomic Tape Evaluation [18826] ?

Checklist of information to be obtained that will accompany the video

Ergonomics Best Practices Database [26133] ?

Military installation database of ergonomics ideas that helped to reduce the incidence of ergonomics injuries

Ergonomics Concepts [970] ?

Developed to help you understand the science of ergonomics

Ergonomics Glossary [27457] ?

Definitions of ergonomics terms and acronyms

Ergonomics Glossary of Terms [18377] ?

Alphabetical listing and definition of ergonomics terms

Ergonomics Interventions: So Far Ineffective [37186] ?

A discussion of a literature review conducted in 2009

Ergonomics Reference Materials [973] ?

List of ergonomics reference materials

Ergonomics Technical Guides [24741] ?

Information about how to control risk for administrative, maintenance/inspection, warehouse & service tasks

Ergonomics Toolbox [4299] ?

Assorted techniques for indentifying, analyzing and controlling ergonomics hazards

FAA Human Factors Workbench [640] ?

Human factors research tools with references

Good Ergonomics is Good Economics [pdf] [32140] ?

A sample of a variety of ergonomic interventions

How to Choose an Ergonomic Product [2808] ?

Guidelines for purchasing ergonomic products

Human Engineering Design - US Military Standards [27470] ?

Access to various military design documents and standards

Load Carriage in Military Operations [pdf] [39486] ?

Backpacks, rifles, body armor - medical problems associated with load carriage

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Factors [1650] ?

Epidemiologic evidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace

NASA-STD-3000 Man-Systems Integration Standards [24258] ?

Specific user information to ensure proper integration of human-system interface requirements

NIOSH Research Agenda for Musculoskeletal Disorders [1859] ?

Research topics for the next decade

NIOSH: Ergonomics [2365] ?

NIOSH documents on musculoskeletal disorders and workplace factors

Physical Demand Analysis Handbook [24307] ?

65 page handbook outlines 7 steps in performing a PDA

Physical Job Stress Ratings [27450] ?

Method that can be used to assess presence and magnitude of the most commonly cited work related factors

Poor Ergonomics Design Scrapbook [98] ?

Scrapbook of photos illustrating poor ergonomic design

Task, Force and Posture Analysis Handout [pdf] [27453] ?

Improve skill for rating overall job and identifying specific force and posture problems

TCO Certification Database [17424] ?

List of TCO-certified products - listed by manufacturer, brand name, product name, certificate

The Effect of Ergonomic Worktools on Productivity [pdf] [16811] ?

This is a study of how ergonomic worktools effect productivity

Universal Design [2478] ?

Educational tools and resources on the subject of universal design, including case studies

Universal Design Principles & Guidelines [3557] ?

Provides a discussion and reference and resources relating to universal design principles

Updated US Army Ergonomics Program [8484] ?

US Army ergonomics program reference materials

US Defense Dept Ergonomics Policies & Standards [26132] ?

US Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps ergonomics policies

US Navy Ergonomics [5503] ?

Materials in use by the US Navy

What is Ergonomics? [5864] ?

A definition of ergonomics and ergonomics design

Work Related Upper Limb Disorders [27452] ?

Background, morbidity patterns, regulatory issues, risk factors and programs

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Review of the Evidence [8574] ?

By Steering Committee for the Workshop on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: The Research Base


Related Categories & Information

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Ergonomics / Anthropometry
Anthropometrics and design considerations in ergonomics

Ergonomics / Case Studies
Real-life ergonomics studies conducted by universities, consulting firms, etc

Ergonomics / Checklists
Checklists designed to evaluate proper ergonomic workstation arrangements

Ergonomics / Medicine
Clinical practice guidelines, patient handouts on low back pain, CTS, etc.

Ergonomics / Pushing/Pulling
Guidance on pushing/pulling forces

Ergonomics / Software
Ergonomics-related software available for downloading on the internet

Ergonomics / Symptom Surveys
Ergonomics medical symptom survey questionnaires

OSHA / Ergonomics
OSHA technical resources on ergonomics

OSHA / Manuals
Full text of OSHA technical manuals

Safety / Material Handling
Material handling systems, pallets, etc.


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