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Resources
from
WorkSafeBC,
Canada.
Accommodations for Housekeeping/Janitorial Workers
with Industrial Injuries (2002). From
the Job Accommodation Network
(JAN)
Environmental
Services
Health Care Facilities. An
Ergonomic Review(2003).
Behl, D., Kolton, J., & Levitt. M. A PowerPoint presentation -Cornell
University
Musculoskeletal health of cleaners (1999). Prepared by Robens Centre for
Health Ergonomics, European Institute for Health and Medical Sciences University
of Surrey for the Health and Safety Executive and UNISON, Authors Valerie Woods,
Peter Buckle and Dr. Michael Haisman.
E-fact 51: Managing psychosocial
risks with cleaning workers
from the
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Factsheet
86 - Preventing harm to cleaning
workers
from the
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
The occupational safety and health of cleaning workers(2009)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
.This report provides an
overview of the most important issues
related to occupational
safety and
health (OSH) for
cleaning workers in terms
of working conditions, risks and
prevalence of exposures and
health outcomes, and identifies
information gaps and challenges.
Musculoskeletal risk factors in cleaning occupation—A literature review (2008).
Kumar, R., & Kumar,
S.
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 38(2);158-170.
Using Carts in Healthcare: A Resource Guide for Reducing Musculoskeletal Injury
from the
Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Health Care in British Columbia (OHSAH):
Working Safer and Easier
for Janitors, Custodians, and Housekeepers (2005). From CAL-OSH
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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
Musculoskeletal Disorders resource page
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.
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
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 |
