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Learn about importance of ergonomic seating and compare other types of office chairs to custom made ergonomic seating. For more information on the TARGET Discovery Series and TARGET Web Connect, visit the TARGET Center website.

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Learn what makes workstation products (such as computer keyboards and chairs) "ergonomic" and how to make smart decisions when selecting these items.

For more information on the TARGET Discovery Series and TARGET Web Connect, visit the TARGET Center website

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Draft guidelines from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders for nursing home workers.

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Information on the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) four-pronged program to address musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.

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This guide provides quick reference illustrations of proper workstation ergonomics. Ensuring proper ergonomics in the workplace is a smart business decision because it increases employee productivity and satisfaction.

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Describes common hazards that electrical contractors may encounter and possible solutions for these hazards.

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U.S. Department of Labor final guidelines for ergonomics in the nursing home industry.

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Information on the growing health risk of latex-sensitive workers' exposure to latex gloves and possible solutions.

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Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on adverse physical reaction to low levels of common chemicals, an allergy that impacts workers in a variety of workplaces.

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Home page of NIOSH, the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.

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Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on hazardous noise and successful hearing conservation programs.

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Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on disabling asthma in the workplace.

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OSHA is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and works to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health.

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Interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics, including eye and face protection, evacuation procedures and ergonomics.

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State of New Jersey discussion of emergency services, ergonomics, chemical exposure, hazard communication training, warning devices, blood-borne pathogens and workplace violence with respect to disabled workers. Document is in .pdf format.

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Comprehensive links directory to government agencies and legal sites plus safety, industrial hygiene, emergency management, environmental management and occupational health topics.

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The Subcommittee's mission is to ensure employees have the tools and training necessary to succeed in the workplace.

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