Ergonomic Programs
You may choose to consider the following, ergonomic program examples and
resources:
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Elements of Ergonomics Programs - NIOSH Publication No. 97-117 (1997), 6.9
MB PDF, 146 pages (also broken down into 7 small files for ease of
viewing). Describes the basic elements of a workplace program aimed at
preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It includes a
"toolbox," which is a collection of techniques, methods, reference
materials, and sources for other information that can help in program development.
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Ergonomic Programs that Work. OSHA. 21 minute video.
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Elements of a Successful Ergonomics Program in a Research Laboratory. AIHA
(2000). Links to various PowerPoint Presentations.
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Ergonomic Programs Into the 21st Century and VDT and Office Ergonomics, Papers 202-208.
AIHA (1999), 3 pages. Abstracts of 7 papers regarding office ergonomics.
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Participatory Ergonomic Interventions in Meatpacking Plants. NIOSH Publication No.
94–124 (1994), 5,368K PDF, 226 pages (also broken down into 3 small files for ease of
viewing). Describes in-depth reports of intervention projects to reduce
ergonomic hazards at three meatpacking plants.
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Sector Ergonomics Programs Yield Positive Results. GAO Report (1997, August).
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Ergonomic Interventions for the Soft Drink Beverage Delivery Industry. NIOSH
Publication 96–109 (1996), 3,129K PDF, 94 pages (also broken down into 3 small files for ease of
viewing). Describes a NIOSH ergonomic study that was designed to
investigate, identify, and reduce risk factors that may cause
musculoskeletal disease in the soft drink beverage delivery industry.
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Ergonomics: Effective Workplace Practices and Programs. NIOSH (1997). Transcripts
of presentations from the 1997 Chicago Conference sponsored by NIOSH and
OSHA. At the conference, over 1,000 attendees shared practical experiences
in all aspects of workplace ergonomics programs. Dozens of presenters
described real-world efforts aimed at preventing work-related
musculoskeletal disorders. Each conference session focused on a specific
industry or an important ergonomics program element.
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