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Full text of ergonomics programs - some currently in use.

Ergonomics » Computers

Computer use hazards and guidelines

Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users [1448] ?

Designed to provide ergonomics program guidance to California employers with VDT operators

Ergonomics » Programs

Resources and references on ergonomics programs

Elements of Ergonomics Programs [3731] ?

Primer of basic information & tools useful in designing effective ergonomics program

Ergonomic Risk Factors: Healthcare Workers [14052] ?

Ergonomics guidelines for healthcare workers

Ergonomics Guidelines [14043] ?

Resources for an ergonomics program for a university

Ergonomics Policies for the Defense Department [26137] ?

Text of the ergonomics policies for the US Air Force, Army, Navy

Ergonomics Program [71] ?

Full text of Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory's ergonomics program

Ergonomics Program Establishment [pdf] [26134] ?

Specifically addresses the establishment of an Ergonomics Program

Ergonomics Safety Program [pdf] [35323] ?

Example of a written ergonomics program in use at a major university

Ergonomics Working Group Program Guides [13411] ?

Step by step guide to setting up and managing Ergonomics Programs

Example of an Ergonomics Policy [doc] [22355] ?

Sample ergonomics policy

OSHA Guidelines - Meatpacking Plant Ergonomics Program [964] ?

OSHA guidelines for ergonomics programs in meatpacking plants

Procedures for Establishing an Installation Ergonomics Program [pdf] [26136] ?

US Army guidance for establishing an ergonomics program - 25 pages (pdf)

Safety & Health Program for VDT Operators [13994] ?

VDT safety policies and procedures required of NIEHS employees

Sample Ergonomics Plan [27549] ?

Designed to assist with compliance to California's state ergonomics standard

Sample Ergonomics Plan [pdf] [35793] ?

A basic program with workstation checklist

VA-University of Virginia's Ergonomics Program [2674] ?

Ergonomics program documents

Video Display Terminal Health and Safety Guidelines [21938] ?

Outline of an ergonomics safety program for computer users

Ergonomics » References

Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more

USACHPPM Ergonomics Program [8484] ?

US Army ergonomics program reference materials






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