Ergonomics Resources Guide
Agriculture Industry Ergonomics Resources
- Crops, Nurseries, Orchards, Vineyards
Ergonomics for Harvesting Fruit
- Dairy, Egg, Poultry and Livestock Farmers
- Meat and Poultry Processing
NC Guide to safe work practices in poultry processing
- Other resources for Videos on Ergonomics in Agriculture
Oregon Association of Nurseries Ergonomics Video: Work Smarter Not Harder
Oregon Association of Nurseries Ergonomics Video: Work Smarter Not Harder
Tyson Foods/UFCW Meat Processing Ergonomics Video
Commercial Industry Ergonomics Resources
- Distribution and Delivery
Beverage Delivery – OSHA eTool
NIOSH Guidelines for Beverage Distributing
- Wholesale and Retail Stores
OSHA Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores
Grocery Warehousing – OSHA eToo
Warehouse Superstores (Canada)
Construction Industry Ergonomics Resources
- General Construction
Ergonomics for Construction Workers, NIOSH Simple Solutions.
Reducing Sprains and Strains in Construction through Worker Participation.
Non-powered hand tools, a guide to selecting, NIOSH Easy Ergonomics
- Masonry, Stonework and Tile
Two-Mason Block Lifting Technique Video
OSHA video on preventing strains and sprains while laying stone
- Iron and Steel Erection
- Concrete and Formwork
Concrete Construction, LHSFNA Ergonomic Tip Sheets
- Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing
Electrical Contractors, OSHA eTool
http://www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction/pullingcables_fnl_eng_web.html
- Carpentry, Walls and Flooring
Overhead Drilling Demonstration Video
Healthcare Industry Ergonomics Resources
- Dental Care
American Dental Association Ergonomics Guidelines.
Ergonomics for Dental Students (115 KB PDF).
- Long Term Care
Nursing Homes, OSHA eTool.
Nursing Homes, OSHA Guidelines.
Safe Lifting and Movement of Nursing Home Residents – NIOSH.
Resident Handling: A Practical Guide (Canada).
- Sonography
- Veterinary Medicine
Introduction to Ergonomics Guidelines for Veterinary Practice
An Ergonomics Process for the Care and Use of Research Animals
High Risk Commercial Industry Ergonomics Resources
- Police
Safety and Ergonomics for Police
Ergonomics of various duty belts
- Fire
Firefighter and EMS Ergonomics Video Part 1
Firefighter and EMS Ergonomics Video Part 2
FEMA Fire and EMS Ergonomics Guidelines
Firefighter rotary and chain saw safety and Ergonomics
Manufacturing Industry Ergonomics Resources
- General Manufacturing
Manufacturing: Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries (British Columbia)
NIOSH Power Tools Noise and Vibration database
- Steel Mills and Foundries
OSHA Foundry Ergonomics Partnership
Northeast Wisconsin Foundry Ergonomics Success Story
- Food and Pharmaceutical Products
Food Processing, Ergonomics in Action
Poultry Processing, OSHA eTool.
Meat Processing OSHA Guidelines.
Ergonomics in the Pharmaceutical Industry (UK).
- Paper, Corrugated and Printed Materials
Printing, OSHA eTool.
Office and Administrative Ergonomics Resources
- Computer Workstation Ergonomics
OSHA Computer Workstation Ergonomics eTool.
Office Ergonomics: Practical Solutions for a Safer Workplace
Cornell University Office Ergonomics Guide
Computer workstation set-up and stretching exercises
Cornell University Tips for Laptop computer users
