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Ergonomics for Clinical Support & Diagnostic Services
Laboratories
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Laboratory researchers and
technicians are at risk for repetitive motion injuries and other
musculoskeletal disorders during routine laboratory procedures such as
pipetting, working at microscopes, operating microtomes, using cell counters,
displays and computers. Repetitive motion injuries develop over time
and occur when muscles and joints are stressed, tendons are inflamed, and nerves
are pinched and the flow of blood is restricted. Standing and working in
awkward positions in laboratory hoods/biological safety cabinets can also
present ergonomic related problems. By becoming familiar with how to control
laboratory ergonomic risk factors, you can improve employee comfort,
productivity, and job satisfaction while lowering chances for occupational
injuries. (CDC, 2002)
On this page:
Guidelines &
Toolkits
Articles
Other Resources
Also refer to Resources on the
Computer Workstation
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Ergonomics in the Laboratory from the Division of Occupational Health and
Safety (DOHS) website
Laboratory Ergonomics a variety of
ergonomics tips from
UCLA Ergonomics
Laboratory Ergonomics
from
the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Laboratory Ergonomics Stressors from the University of Wisconsin,
Madison.
Phlebotomy Workstation Redesign Project
(2002). Ness, T and Calvez, V.
Kaiser Permanente. This project was funded by a grant from the
Oregon OSHA Worksite Redesign Program.
Lab Ergonomics
- multiple resources from Harvard University
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Improving Design through Ergonomics Analysis (2004). Presentation completed by students at Cornell describing their approach to
ergonomic issues in the Laboratory and Radiology settings.
The OSHA
Hospital E-Tool Healthcare Module for Laboratories. This site contains some ideas for ergonomics as well as other common hazards
that might be found in the Laboratory.
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
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Ergonomics Case
studies from the Navel
Safety Center
Ergonomics Case
studies from the
Dept. of
Defense Ergonomics Working Group
Ergonomics Papers from
Rainin/Mettler Toledo Company
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Pipetting, ergonomics,
and you: ergonomics, pipetting risk factors, methods for reducing risk of
injury, and recommended solutions Rainin ergonomic paper.
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Smart pipetting: using
ergonomics to prevent injury Erickson/Woodard.
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Laboratory ergonomics:
the wake-up call. Hoskins/Erickson.
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Cumulative trauma
disorders: their recognition and ergonomic measures to avoid them. Kroemer.
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Hand and shoulder
ailments among laboratory technicians using modern plunger-operated
pipettes. Bjorksten et al.
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Ergonomic benefits of LTS
pipettes. Fox.
Hand and shoulder ailments among laboratory technicians using modern
plunger-operated pipettes (1994).
Björksten, M.G.,
Almby, B.,
and
Jansson, E.S.
Appl Ergon. 25(2):88-94.
Laboratory, ergonomics guidelines.
On-line slide show reviews ergonomics risk factors in common laboratory
tasks from the University of California at San Diego.
Pipettes and syringes - good design and safe use
from the UK Health and Safety Executive.
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