Resources
- Oregon OSHA Ergonomics: Oregon OSHA's ergonomic brochures, guides, safe lifting calculator, checklists, fact sheets, and more.
- OSHA Ergonomics: OSHA’s central page for ergonomics, including links to industry-specific guidance and training tools.
- OSHA Ergonomics eTool for Computer Workstations: An interactive guide to setting up office workstations that support good posture and reduce strain.
- Solutions for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Foundries (OSHA 3465, PDF): Provides ergonomic solutions tailored to foundry environments, focusing on high-risk tasks and tools.
- Guidelines for Shipyards: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (OSHA 3341-03N, PDF): Offers ergonomic best practices for workers in shipbuilding and ship repair industries.
- Guidelines for Poultry Processing (OSHA 3213-09N): Details industry-specific ergonomic hazards and prevention strategies for poultry processing facilities.
- Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores (OSHA 3192-05N, PDF): Describes ergonomic solutions for common risk factors in grocery store operations, including checkout and stocking.
- Guidelines for Nursing Homes (OSHA 3182): Focuses on safe patient handling and reducing injury risks for caregivers and healthcare staff.
- Ergonomics Program Management Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants (OSHA 3123, HTML): Outlines steps for implementing and managing an effective ergonomics program in meat processing facilities.
- NIOSH Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Research-based information from NIOSH on evaluating and controlling ergonomic hazards.
- CDC Workplace Safety & Health – MSD Program: A CDC initiative focused on preventing musculoskeletal disorders through ergonomic improvements.
- AIHA Ergonomics Resources: Resources from the American Industrial Hygiene Association for managing ergonomic risks in the workplace.
- ANSI/HFES 100 Standard – Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: A widely used standard for ergonomic design of computer workstations. (Purchase may be required.)