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Ergonomics looks at what kind of work you do, what tools you use and your whole job environment. The aim is to find the best fit between you and your job conditions. Examples of ergonomic changes to your work might include:

  • Adjusting the position of your computer keyboard to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Being sure that the height of your desk chair allows your feet to rest flat on floor
  • Learning the right way to lift heavy objects to prevent back injuries
  • Using handle coatings or special gloves to suppress vibrations from power tools
  • Making sure that you have good posture in whatever you do, whether it is sitting in front of a computer, standing at a checkout, or walking around a warehouse

No matter what the job is, the goal is to make sure that you are safe, comfortable, and less prone to work-related injuries.

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  1. Ergonomics (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ergonomics looks at what kind of work you do, what tools you use and your whole job ... between you and your job conditions. Examples of ergonomic changes to your work might include: Adjusting the ...
  2. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... health, job tasks, job design, physical activity, programs, ergonomics, repetitive motion, Carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, Workplace Wellness & ...
  3. Ergonomic Chairs From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health, Office of Research Services, Division of Safety)  
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  4. Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) - PDF  
    Ergonomics/Related Issues ... Ergonomics ... National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ... PDF
  5. Office Ergonomics (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
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  6. Ergonomics -- Overview (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)  
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  8. Employees with Chronic Pain (Office of Disability Employment Policy)  
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  9. Employees with Dystonia (Office of Disability Employment Policy)  
    Dystonia/Related Issues ... Dystonia ... Office of Disability Employment Policy ... Accommodation and Compliance: Dystonia
  10. Employees with Myasthenia Gravis (Office of Disability Employment Policy)  
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