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DHS Putting Data to Work: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) (PDF)
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ophp/docs/Edition9MSDs.pdf
(Oregon DHS)
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Putting Data to Work is produced by the
Occupational Public Health Program (OPHP) Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Division,
Office of Environmental Public Health
Research & Education Services.
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ASHT Re-Issues National Consumer Education Alert: Heavy Use of Handheld Electronics Can Lead to Hand Ailments
http://www.asht.org/downloads/handheld_electronics_release.doc
(ASHT)
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The American Society of Hand Therapists offer tips to prevent injuries caused by extended use of popular portable electronics.
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OH&S Feature Article: Frequently Asked Questions - Ergonomics and Hand Protection
http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/46767
(OH&S)
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Occupational Health & Safety's April 2007 feature article by Michael s. Zedalis and Keitha Kessla.
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WISHA Ergonomic Publications
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/ServicesResources/Pub/default.asp
(Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
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Publications provided by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries related to ergonomics, including booklets and factsheets.
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Ergoweb
http://www.ergoweb.com/
(ergoweb)
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Access to information from Ergoweb including Ergoweb Forum, Introduction to Ergonomics; Case Studies and Reference Material.
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WorkSafe BC Ergonomic Resources – General Resources
http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/Ergonomics/Resources.asp?ReportID=24330
(WorkSafe Online - Workers' Compensation Board of BC)
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The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the musculoskeletal injuries.
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OSH Answers - Ergonomics
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/
(CCOHS)
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Answers to questions on ergonomic hazards related to injury prevention, tool ergonomics, lighting ergonomics, office ergonomics, pushing and pulling, risk factors and more as provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
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Ergonomics Links from MEDLINEplus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ergonomics.html
(MEDLINEplus)
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Ergonomics links from the Naitonal Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health on topics relating to latest news, prevention/screening; specific conditions and more.
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Cornell University Ergonomics Web
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/
(CUergo)
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Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/
(NIOSH)
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Specific information on ergonomics and MSDs can be found in the following categories: Scientific Support from Epidemiologic Research, Ergonomics Programs and Interventions, Evaluating Risk Factors for Lifting Tasks, Back Belts and Back Injuries, Computer Keyboards, Vibration
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Ergonomics Ideas Bank
http://www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/ergoideas/
(Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
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A searchable collection of ideas that may help you reduce exposure to awkward postures, high hand force, repetitive motions, lifting, vibration and other risk factors for work related musculoskeletal disorders in your workplace.
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Oregon OSHA's Ergonomics Information Page
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/consult/ergonomic/ergonomics.html
(Oregon OSHA)
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Sprains and strains from overexertion are the top injuries in most Oregon industries. Often, these injuries happen when the demands of the job are greater than a worker's capabilities. Ergonomics is the science and art of fitting the job to the employee's needs...
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OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Ergonomics
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/
(OSHA)
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OSHA has a four-pronged comprehensive approach to ergonomics designed to quickly and effectively address musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.
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