Occupational Safety
Discover the World of Custom Made Ergonomic Seating
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.
TARGET Discovery Series: Discover What Ergonomic Really Means
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
Draft Guidelines for Ergonomics in Nursing Homes
Draft guidelines from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders for nursing home workers.
Workplace Ergonomics Quick Reference Guide
Ergonomics eTool for Electrical Contractors
Describes common hazards that electrical contractors may encounter and possible solutions for these hazards.
Ergonomics: Guidelines for Nursing Homes
Information on the growing health risk of latex-sensitive workers' exposure to latex gloves and possible solutions.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)
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.
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
Home page of NIOSH, the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on hazardous noise and successful hearing conservation programs.
Information from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on disabling asthma in the workplace.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration eTools
Occupational Safety & Health Issues for Workers with Disabilities