Ergonomics - Take Steps Towards Prevention

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Ergonomics: The Human Body and Injury Prevention
Ergonomics is concerned with how our environment interacts with our work. It also looks for ways to decrease the risks of injury and illness.
Preventing Injuries at Work
Learn about how to prevent injuries to the spine while on the job using awareness, body mechanics and conditioning.

Posture for a Healthy Back: What is Good Posture
Posture for a Healthy Back: Sitting, Driving and Sleeping
Postural Risk Factors for Back Injury

Use Good Body Mechanics to Help Keep Your Spine Safe
Maintain a Healthy Spine Using Good Body Mechanics
How to Cope When You Have Low Back Pain: Sitting, Driving, Standing, Stooping, Squatting, Kneeling
Save Your Back with Sleep

Back Care for Sitting Work
Sitting has become a way of life for many Americans. Because we sit so much, it is necessary to be aware of the importance of sitting in a proper chair to keep your back pain free.
Driving and Back Care
Back Care on Airplanes
Ergonomic Chairs and Seat Adjustment
Back Care and Standing Work

Back Care for Dentists and Surgeons
Back Care for Nurses
Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations - 10 Steps for Users
Avoid Stressing Your Back
Backpack Syndrome
Workstation Ergonomics: Guidelines for Computer Use by Children

Ergonomic Standards
Industrial Ergonomics: Material Handling and Back Injury
Industrial Ergonomics: Prevent Injury from Hand and Power Tool Use
How to Choose and Use Hand and Power Tools to Reduce Risk of Injury

OSHA Effective Ergonomics: Strategy for Success
Ergonomics Rules: OSHA’s Final Ergonomics Standard
Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores
Ergonomics: Guidelines for Nursing Homes
OSHA Ergonomics Case Study: The Dow Chemical Company's Use of the "Six Sigma" Methodology
Ergonomics: Risk Factor Checklist
Ergonomics: Stocking Shelves and Moving Products
Ergonomics: Lifting Safety
Ergonomics: Preferred Work Zone
Ergonomics: Recommended Working Postures

Steps to Help Prevent Injury

Simple Ways to Prevent the Onset of Low Back Pain
Fall Prevention Benefits All Age Groups
Swing into Injury Prevention
Digging Your Way Through Winter: Tips for Snow Shoveling