41. Coding Horror: Computer Workstation Ergonomics The OSHA has an official page on computer workstation ergonomics, which is a good starting point. But like all government documents, there s a lot more http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000938.html

programming and human factors by Jeff Atwood Enter your search terms Submit search form Web Coding Horror August 26, 2007 Computer Workstation Ergonomics I spend almost every waking moment in front of a computer. I'm what you might call an indoor enthusiast I've been lucky because I haven't experienced any kind of computer-related injury due to my prolonged use of computers , but it is a very real professional risk. I get some occasional soreness in my hands or wrists, mostly after marathon binges where I've clearly overdone it but that's about the extent of it. All too many of my friends have struggled with long-term back pain or hand pain . While you can (and should) exercise your body and hands to strengthen them, there's one part of this equation I've been ignoring. I've been on a quest for the ultimate computer desk for a few years now, and I've talked at length about the value of investing in a great chair . But I hadn't considered whether my current desk and chair is configured properly to fit my body. What about the ergonomics of your computer workstation?

42. Occupational Safety & Health - Ergonomics The source of ergonomics information at the University of Maryland. http://www.des.umd.edu/os/erg/index.html

Staff Listing Related Topics Air Quality Asbestos Code Services Confined Spaces ... Respirator Protection Ergonomics is a multi-disciplinary science which emphasizes the importance of designing workstations (i.e. office furniture or industrial work areas and equipment) to fit the individual worker. The objective is to "design out" as many ergonomic hazards as possible in an effort to reduce cumulative trauma disorders. The following fact sheets are available on this page: Back Injuries Ergonomics A properly arranged workstation can prevent injuries. Information Test your Spine Q What is in Your Back? Low Back Pain A Modern Epidemic Having a Healthy Back Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Preventing Repetitive Motion Problems Vendors for Ergonomic Products Statistics on ergonomic hazards Laptop Ergonomics Stretches and Exercises Back Exercises making your back work for you. Exercises for the Desk-bound Neck Exercises Sitting Back back fitness for people who sit. Tips to avoid injury Back at Your Desk How to move in your chair Back at Your Desk Reducing the stress of sitting Lifting Basics Related Sites Cornell University Ergonomics Web Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury OSHA's Ergonomics web site Typing Injury FAQs ... Staff We would greatly appreciate your feedback about this site.

43. Board Of Certification In Professional Ergonomics Welcome to the web site of the Board of Certification in Professional ergonomics (BCPE). This site was created as a resource for obtaining information about http://www.bcpe.org/

Home About BCPE BCPE Sponsors BCPE Outreach News ... Site Index Find Certificants Search by Name: Certificants Only Update profile, volunteer... more Username Password Sign in on a secure page Register for your password Welcome Welcome to the web site of the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE). This site was created as a resource for obtaining information about BCPE and its certification programs. We hope you find it useful and informative and continue to visit www.bcpe.org for the latest news and information on BCPE and ergonomics certification. Who We Are Established in 1990 as an independent nonprofit organization, the BCPE is the certifying body for individuals whose education and experience indicate broad expertise in the practice of human factors/ergonomics. To date, nearly 1,000 professionals have successfully met BCPE’s certification criteria and been awarded one of the following distinguished credentials: Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP), Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), Associate Human Factors Professional (AHFP), or Certified Ergonomics Associate (CEA). The BCPE is governed by an elected board of leading professionals and is managed by an Executive Administrator and a Financial/Information Systems Manager. The BCPE also adheres to the criteria and policies for competency assessment set by

44. Kinesis Corporation - Computer Ergonomics Kinesis manufactures revolutionary ergonomic computer keyboards and offers innovative input accessories for PC compatibles, Macintosh, Linux, Unix, http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/

Kinesis Corporation is a manufacturer of ergonomic computer keyboards and distributor of complementary input and workstation accessories for personal and mobile computer users. We carry the Contoured Ergonomic Keyboard Maxim Ergonomic Keyboard , and the Freestyle Ergonomic Keyboard . Other keyboards incldue the MiniType keyboard for laptop and mobile computing applications. Kinesis carries a line of laptop computing accessories including the Kinesis Laptop Lifter , the Xbrand Laptop Stand , and the Xbrand Lap Desk Kinesis offers many ergonomic pointing devices , including touchpads trackballs , wireless optical mice, the Evoluent Vertical Mouse and Contour Design's Roller Mouse Kinesis carries a line of foot switches useful for performing mouse clicks, playing macros and initiating key actions. Foot pedals can connect via USB, PS/2 and directly to the Contoured Keyboard Kinesis offers a line of low-force, numeric keypads for use where a separate 10-key would be optimum.. Kinesis carries a line of ergonomic office chairs connectivity devices and several workstation accessories such as keyboard trays and document holders You can view our home page here: Main Home Page A current listing of our products here: Product Listing The Kinesis online store can be found here: Storefront

45. American Ergonomics Corporation Innovative Seat Technology for Comfort and Safety. http://americanergonomics.com/

American Ergonomics Corporation Innovative Seat Technology for Comfort and Safety Home Automotive Aircraft Office ... Contact American Ergonomics Corporation American Ergonomics Corporation, the leader in dynamic seat technology, is licensing Counter Balanced Motion (CBM) seating solutions for vehicular and office seating. This site contains the latest information on our innovative, industry specific applications of our patented seating technology. CBM Design Concept AEC dynamic seat concept is a seat motion mechanism that self adjusts to respond to the body's movements. CBM Automotive Seating The CBM Seat offers comfort and safety in a variety of vehicles, including passengers cars, truck, and aircraft. Using the CBM seating solution as a restraint reduces loads on the lower body, as well as reducing head trajectory. The CBM Seat deploys by momentum to absorb deceleration forces on the lower body. CBM Aircraft Seating The Counter Balanced Motion (CBM) Seat is a dynamic mechanism that provides passive, automatic adjustment of the seat, backrest and headrest. The CBM is designed to provide comfort by supporting the motion of the seated passenger. This system is user activated without motors. CBM Office Seating The dynamic seat design concept is focused on the consideration of the many body posture changes performed during any seated task. The central goal is to provide seating support, motion, and body alignment. There are several chair designs that feature the arcuate seating motion patented by American Ergonomics Corporation. These include the Ergomax chair, and other variations.

46. Office Ergonomics Articulate The leader in rapid e-learning and communications. http://www.articulate.com/products/demos/guru/Prometheus/player.html

47. International Journal Of Industrial Ergonomics - Elsevier The journal typically covers the following areas industrial and occupational ergonomics, design of systems, tools and equipment, human performance http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ergon

Home Site map Elsevier websites Alerts ... International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics Journal information Product description Editorial board Audience Abstracting/indexing ... Special issues and supplements Subscription information Bibliographic and ordering information Conditions of sale Dispatch dates Journal-related information Contact the publisher Impact factor Most downloaded articles Other journals in same subject area ... Select your view INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS Editor-in-Chief: A.K. Gramopadhye See editorial board for all editors information Description The journal publishes original contributions that add to our understanding of the role of humans in today's systems and the interactions thereof with various system components. The journal typically covers the following areas: industrial and occupational ergonomics, design of systems, tools and equipment, human performance measurement and modeling, human productivity, humans in technologically complex systems, and safety. The focus of the articles includes basic theoretical advances, applications, case studies, new methodologies and procedures; and empirical studies. ISSN: 0169-8141 Imprint: ELSEVIER Subscriptions for the year 2008, Volume 38, 12 issues

48. Ergonomics Applying ergonomic principles to the workplace how the Alexander Technique can help. http://www.alexandertechnique.com/ergonomics.htm

Applying Ergonomic Principles in the Workplace: How the Alexander Technique can Help by Holly A. Sweeney 1. All work activities should permit the worker to adopt several different, but equally healthy and.safe postures 2. Where muscular force has to be exerted it should be done by the largest appropriate muscle groups available. 3. Work activities should be performed with the joints at about mid-point of their range of movement. This applies particularly to the head, trunk, and upper limbs. (Cortlett, 1983) Here, however, we arrive at a problem: In order to put these recommendations into practice, a person would have to be a skilled observer of his or her own joint and muscle functioning and would have to be able to change his or her posture to a healthier one at will. No one develops this sort of highly refined sensory awareness without special training. Therefore, in order to derive the benefits of ergonomic research, we must learn how to observe our bodies in a new way. One training program that cultivates these skills is the Alexander Technique, which enables its students to put ergonomic principles into practice, and thus helps them reduce their risk of developing an RSI.

49. Applied Ergonomics Conference And Expo ergonomics is good economics. Learn how to apply solid ergonomic principles to transform the workplace in any industry. Discover ways to boost performance, http://www.iienet2.org/ergo/conference/

Conference Home Registration Schedule Program Hotel and Travel Who Should Attend Exhibitor Information Keynote Speakers Student Activities Special Events Workshops Sponsors Exhibitors BCPE Ergo Cup Facility Tours ... En Espa±ol March 10 - 13 Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando, Fla. Ergonomics is good economics. Learn how to apply solid ergonomic principles to transform the workplace in any industry. Discover ways to boost performance, productivity, and the bottom line. Educational sessions address proven strategies for improving workplace safety and productivity An exhibit hall displays the latest ergonomic products and services Facility tours give an inside look at workplace solutions Prestigious  Ergo Cup  competition highlights innovative ergonomic solutions:   2008 Ergo Cup finalists selected... more World-class speakers share insight on ergonomic solutions in action      Educational Sessions Exhibit at the Conference Learn ways to improve workplace safety and productivity... more Get face-to-face with your next customer ... more Advertising opportunities Applied Ergonomics community home

50. Ergonomic Times Has Information And Solutions: Ergonomic Mice|Ergonomic Keyboard Ergonomic Times is a portal to news and discussions on computer ergonomics, RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), wrist pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. http://www.ergonomictimes.com/

Be Informed, Aware, Comfortable, and Safe! Home Info Cart Search: NEW: Comparison Shop Ergovantage Store Ergo News Resources ... Discussion Forum SHOP OUR STORE: All Categories Holiday Gift Ideas Ergonomic Mice Ergonomic Keyboards ... Books, CDs, DVDs SOLUTIONS FOR PAIN: TMS/Mindbody Pain Wrist Pain Neck Pain Thumb Pain LEARN MORE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Repetitive Strain Injury Warning Signs Computer Ergonomics ... Mousing and Typing Tips SUBSCRIBE: Enter your e-mail address to be notified of news and special promotions: Email Address: (req.) First Name: Last Name: We will not share your e-mail address with others. Get price drop alerts - free and easy! Donate to Remote Area Medical We are so impressed by what RAM does! Welcome to Ergonomic Times: Ergonomic Solutions and Information. New To The Site? At Ergonomic Times, we have a passion for ergonomically designed products. We have first hand experiences with Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) and so we've created this place to share our knowledge and offer solutions that we believe in and that will benefit you. We have lot's of information for those who want to become aware of computer related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, prevent RSI, are currently experiencing symptoms such as wrist pain, or are recovering from RSI.

51. Ergonomics & Computer Injury: FAQs Over the last 10 years, Jonathan has produced seminars, articles, and dialogue on ergonomic topics while consulting for Los Angeles firms and continuing RSI http://www.netsci.org/Science/Special/feature01.html

Jonathan Bailin, Ph.D. E-mail: RSI@USC.EDU http://www.netsci.org/Science/Special/feature01.html Introduction Welcome to MISC.HEALTH.INJURIES.RSI.MODERATED Version 2 FACT: More workers are injured using a computer keyboard in the US than any other tool for the workplace! My name is Dr. Jonathan Bailin. You can read more about me later. This article is part of the introduction to my moderated global usenet newsgroup which provides expert opinions about a group of injuries called Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). One severe form of RSI is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). As the previous fact points out, most RSI's are due to keyboard use. Please do not reproduce this FAQ without consulting me at RSI@USC.EDU. You may not change the content of the FAQ in any way but you may reformat it to better integrate it with your production media. *Any* FAQ information should not be used without confirming its validity and/or appropriateness. It may not be entirely correct or up to date. RSI sufferers should discuss all health matters with your attending health care practitioner. For those of you new to the topic of RSI, don't minimize its threat. It is a serious, and frequently career threatening, affliction. Early attention to it is usually critical. To conquer it, prepare to make behavioral and lifestyle changes as no best piece of equipment, technology, or magic bullet exists.

52. The Ergonomics Center Of North Carolina The ergonomics Center provides occupational ergonomics consulting, training programs and costeffective ergonomic solutions for corporations, facilities, http://www.theergonomicscenter.com/

Contact Us Sitemap Home Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop April 21-25, 2008 Practical Solutions in Office Ergonomics May 14, 2008 Special pricing for Government Agency Employees Office Ergonomics Accreditation Program June 23-27, 2008 Special pricing for Government Agency Employees edgar Demonstration Sessions April 18, May 23, June 20, 2008 These sessions are free of charge ...more 2008 Workshop dates are now available Join the Center now and enjoy great savings on training and consulting services. Check out our new options for Site Level and Corporate Memberships ...more The Center would like to introduce edgar, our online suite of assessment tools ...more Heather White , Senior Ergonomist, presented two topics, "Lean Office: Ergonomics Beyond Proper Workstation Setup" and "Product Selection: Adjustability Is Not the Only Key", at the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2008 ...more Julia Greenwald , Senior Ergonomist, presented the topic "Ergonomics Programs: Building on the NIOSH Elements" at the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2008 ...more Brian Sherman , Director of Ergonomic Services, was a panelist discussing the topic "Considerations for the Aging Workforce" at the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2008

53. OERC.org A committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in Office ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). http://www.oerc.org/

Submit Research Proposals Meeting Information Employment Opportunities Calendar ... Members Only Home Printable Page hLAbout Us The Office Ergonomics Research Committee (OERC) was formed in 1991 by a group of US companies concerned by reports of an increasing number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among office workers. The goal of the OERC is to better understand the human and machine system that is comprised of the people who use office, information and communication technologies in a broad variety of settings. A fuller understanding of this interaction facilitates better product designs and more comfortable and productive human users. The current objectives of the OERC are: to understand the association between office work and discomfort, fatigue and MSDs, and to communicate its findings on their possible causes, methods of intervention and management by providing access to information for members, employers, manufacturers, workers and other interested parties on the association between office work and musculoskeletal disorders. About the Members By design, OERC members represent a diverse group of organizations with a common interest in complex human-machine systems, commonly referred to as office ergonomics. The members combine their knowledge and resources to both encourage and support the study of the many factors involved in this system.

54. Ergonomic Introduction ergonomics The Study of the problems of people in adjusting to their environment; especially the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/4316/

Ergonomic Introduction (7/13/05: currently being updated) Ergonomics "The Study of the problems of people in adjusting to their environment; especially the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the worker." Also see What is ergonomics? Recommended books Definitions FAQs Local Links Overview History Project Certification? Job Opportunities Salary Profile: M.S. 0-1 Yrs. Exp. Quick Survey! Bay Area Chapter of HFES About the creator, Erik CB Olsen Host of this page: Geocities NEWS Support me and 100 runners in the Hokie Memorial Marathon for Virginia Tech! See http://www.HokieMemorialMarathon.com/ Learn more about me by visiting my new site at http://www.erikolsen.org/ or see http://www.teendrivinginfo.com/ · The Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFES) Annual Meeting is coming up in Baltimore, Maryland October 1-5, 2007 . See the HFES website The International Ergonomics Association Congress is August 9-14, 2009 in Bejing · For job opportunities, see Careers in Human Factors · For more dates see the HFES Calendar See some recommended introductory books!

55. California Code Of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5110. Repetitive Motion Injurie California s ergonomics Regulations, Repetitive Motion Injuries. General Industry Safety Orders Group 15. Occupational Noise Article 106. ergonomics http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/5110.html

Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders Group 15. Occupational Noise Article 106. Ergonomics New query §5110. Repetitive Motion Injuries. ERGONOMICS HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA STANDARD (a) Scope and application. This section shall apply to a job, process, operation where a repetitive motion injury (RMI) has occurred to more than one employee under the following conditions: (1) Work related causation. The repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) were predominantly caused (i.e. 50% or more) by a repetitive job, process, or operation; (2) Relationship between RMIs at the workplace. The employees incurring the RMIs were performing a job process, or operation of identical work activity. Identical work activity means that the employees were performing the same repetitive motion task, such as but not limited to word processing, assembly or, loading; (3) Medical requirements. The RMIs were musculoskeletal injuries that a licensed physician objectively identified and diagnosed; and (4)Time requirements. The RMIs were reported by the employees to the employer in the last 12 months but not before July 3, 1997.

56. CTDNews Web Brochure A monthly newsletter of information on cumulative trauma disorders, workplace health, and ergonomics. http://www.ctdnews.com/

Sign up now to get your 2 FREE issues! brings you the latest ergonomics tips and solutions to improve the safety of your workplace, prevent employee injuries and keep your workers' compensation costs in check. Concise, easy-to-read articles provide strategies you can put to work immediately in your organization. and stay out of the courts. Find the right ergonomics solution the first time Strategies to reduce lifting and manual handling forces How to use ergonomics to keep older workers on the job Ergonomics solutions for 4 common poor postures How return-to-work rehab in a real work environment can be more effective than off-site Proven tips to sustain a successful ergonomics program Risk of developing RSIs increases with overtime Products and strategies to improve the work environment for standing tasks Rotate jobs to boost productivity, taper injuries

57. Taylor & Francis Journals: Welcome New Editors appointed for ergonomics! See News Offers for details. The Official Journal of the ergonomics Society Visit the organisation site http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00140139.asp

Contact Us Careers Members of the Group All Products Books Journal Article eBooks Alphabetical Listing Journals by Subject New Journals Authors' Newsletter ... eBooks document.title = 'Ergonomics'; Journal Details Ergonomics Downloadable Leaflet The Official Journal of the Ergonomics Society Visit the organisation site Volume Number: 51 Frequency: 12 issues per year Print ISSN: 0014-0139 Online ISSN: 1366-5847 Subscribe Online Free Sample Copy Table of Contents Alerting View Full Pricing Details 2006 Impact Factor: 0.826 Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives. The journal Ergonomics is an international multi-disciplinary refereed publication, with a 50 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people.

58. Chase Ergonomics, Inc. Nine sizes ensure the safest, most comfortable ergonomic fit on the market. Iowa Spine Research Center, Chase ergonomics develop back support http://www.chaseergo.com/

A Medically Oriented Safety Products Company Find A Distributor Product Info: Decade Body Glove Safety ... Distributors - Track Your Shipments Now Available: Decade Ergonomic FIT Glove Line: Work Gloves designed to protect against a full list of hazards: Nine sizes ensure the safest, most comfortable ergonomic fit on the market. What is FUBI / EPF? High ratings for sun protection plus ANSI compliance give you good reasons to leave your safety glasses on. New Materials: Read about our new 100% open-cell breathable neoprene. Available in Body Glove Safety small braces, gloves and back supports, this new material reduces the heat and moisture buildup associated with traditional neoprenes. Vibration: August, 2006: "Hand-Arm Vibration Standards: The New ANSI S2.70 Standard" Reprinted by kind permission of Donald E. Wasserman, MSEE, MBA, Human Vibration Consultant, Cincinnati Ohio. An update to the "What You Don't Know" article below, Mr. Wasserman explains the history of HAVS standards, the relationship between ANSI S2.70-2006 and the EU Vibration Directive, and provides an overview of Hand-Arm Vibration measurement basics. "What You Don't Know About HAVS CAN Hurt You":

59. Barbre Ergonomics Consulting And Training Certified Professional Ergonomist, 17 years experience with industrial and office settings. Analysis, training, job and technique improvements, http://www.barbre-ergonomics.com/

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60. Ergonomics For Writers And Editors Information on ergonomics, including repetitive stress disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, and eyestrain. http://www.sfwa.org/ergonomics/

If you think you may be suffering from an ergonomic disorder, it is recommended you see a doctor. Please send comments, corrections, or suggestions to sfwa-ergonomics@sfwa.org What is "Ergonomics"? CTDs to Hands and Wrists Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Ergonomics Links (Updated 24 July 2002) Suggested Reading The Bulletin Contracts ... how to contact any department site are those of the author, not of the SFWA organization. SFWA and Nebula Awards are registered trademarks of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. 96425 visitors have been here since the counter was last reset.

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