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Ergonomics Ideas Bank - A searchable collection of ideas, that may help you reduce exposure to awkward postures, high hand force, repetitive motions, lifting, vibration and other risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in your workplace from the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries.

Search the following professional association sites for 'Ergonomics' to view various articles and resources

NIOSH Ergonomics and

The OSHA Safety and Health Topics for Ergonomics.

    This site contains links to resources related to common safety and health hazards that might be found in Environmental Services.

Analysis Tools for Ergonomists From Thomas E. Bernard, University of South Florida and

Workplace Ergonomics Tools from Cornell University

    Basic and advanced ergonomics analysis tools for evaluation of a wide variety of job tasks

Ergonomics in Action: A Guide to Best Practices for the Food-Processing(2003) from Cal-OSH

Publications from the Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Health Care in British Columbia (OHSAH):

• An Ergonomics Guide for Kitchens in Health Care

• Using Carts in Healthcare: A Resource Guide for Reducing Musculoskeletal Injury

Report of Ergonomics Risk Assessment of Food Services and Laundry Services (2000) from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (East Division)

Resources from WorkSafeBC, Canada.

• Ergonomic Risk Factor Identification and Assessment  for Food Services

Working Safely In Health Care a Practical Guide (2007).  Ed - D. Fell Carlson. Thomson Delmar Learning. Chapter 3 discusses how to Perform Clinical Tasks Safely by applying ergonomics principles to prevent injuries. www.Delmarhealthcare.com