Recommended Web Sites

UCLA Office of Environment, Health and Safety: Ergonomics - UCLA offers expert articles on a number of ergonomic issues at this site.

HealthyComputing - This site offers advice on the medical issues of poor ergonomics as well as advice on office setup and advice for kids.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - This is Canada's national centre for occupational health and safety (OH&S) information. One can obtain comprehensive information on topics such as work-related musculoskeletal disorders, office ergonomics, pushing and pulling, shovelling, and working in a sitting or standing position at this site.

The Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School Students (CergoS) - A website to explain ergonomics to kids and show them some simple and affordable ways to be safe and comfortable while using a computer. Information offered for teachers may also be useful to parents.

Computers Can Be a Real Pain - KidsHealth wrote this for kids to learn how to sit properly at the computer, and how to set up the keyboard and mouse to not cause problems.

CUErgo: Cornell University Ergonomics Web - CUErgo presents information from Ergonomics research studies and class work by students and faculty in the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group. They focus on ways to enhance usability by improving the ergonomic design of hardware, software, and workplaces, to enhance people's comfort, performance and health. The wide range of topics includes workstation design to children’s computer use to left-handers issues and more.

The Ergonomics Society - Even though this site is specifically for ergonomists and human factors specialists, the section on ergonomics will be interesting to a lay person.

Eyestrain and Your Computer Screen - Learn these great tips for refreshing your eyes while sitting at the computer.

MEDLINEPlus: Ergonomics - The librarians at the National Library of Medicine have created this site of links to quality resources on the Internet.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. Information on back belts and back injuries, computer keyboards, and vibration syndromes as well as fact sheets on additional musculoskeletal disorders will be found here. Some information is in PDF format and requires an Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration: Ergonomics - The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers. One will find OSHA guidelines, news releases, tips on how to spot conditions that may create problems, and examples of solutions at this site.

Office Ergonomics Training - This site contains lots of advice on how to outfit your office properly, as well as short history of about the invention of some office furniture and equipment.

Repetitive Motion Disorders - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke offers this information.

University of Virginia Ergonomics Program - Links leading to educational hypermedia and information about defining and evaluating ergonomic risks, creating ergonomically appropriate workstations and preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD's). These documents have been created by the members of the UVA Ergonomics Task Force.

What is Ergonomics? - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have created this information.

Wrist/Palm Supports - Learn how to set your keyboard and mouse to not cause pain.