61. ESSA - Ergonomics Society Of South Africa ONLINE ESSA is pleased to announce the inauguration of the ergonomics Society of Nigeria (ESN). Our congratulations to Sampson Adaramola and the team in Nigeria http://www.ergonomicssa.com/

Latest News: Renew your membership for 2007 Click Here QUICK LINKS Home Membership Certification Events and Activities ... IEA Website Want to find out more about the IEA? Visit the IEA Website Sub-sponsor our site: Advertise in this space for a nominal fee. Send an email to the Webmaster for more details. Support our Society and help us grow ergonomics in Africa ESSA 2007 – The 10 th Conference of the Ergonomics Society of South Africa Durban ICC, 21 and 22 June 2007 Find out more about the Conference Registration ESSA 2007 The 10 th Conference of the Ergonomics Society of South Africa Durban ICC Coming Up 21 and 22 June 2007 ESSA is pleased to announce the inauguration of the Ergonomics Society of Nigeria (ESN). Our congratulations to Sampson Adaramola and the team in Nigeria Send a message of support to the Ergonomics Society of Nigeria Find out more about the official journal of ESSA, ergonomics SA Our journal is SASPE approved and is peer-reviewed by experienced Ergonomists.

62. Ergonomics, Barrier-Free Design, Universal Design, Assistive Technology And Thei ergonomics originated at the end of World War II. Upon analyzing military objectives, their successes and failures, scientists finally realized human beings http://www.dezignare.com/newsletter/ergonomics.html

Vol. 4.8 Ergonomics, Barrier-Free Design, Universal Design, Assistive Technology and Their Benefits ERGONOMICS originated at the end of World War II. Upon analyzing military objectives, their successes and failures, scientists finally realized human beings needed to be taken into account in the design process of machinery and equipment, to increase their effectiveness. Ergonomics has since developed into a science concerning itself with human beings and how we function in conjunction with a variety of equipment, products, methods and circumstances. Professional ergonomists consider a wide range of factors when offering guidance to insure products or services are safe, easy to use, and efficient. Physical attributes such as size, weight, height, strength, skill, speed, and sensory abilities, along with thermal comfort, motion, vibration, posture and workload are analyzed, in an effort to increase performance, prolong endurance and reduce accidents. Ergonomics encompasses all human activity and relies on research and data of a wide variety of disciplines including Anthropometry, Engineering, Biomechanics, Environmental Physics, Body Systems, Physiology, Applied Psychology and Social Psychology. Work-related injuries and workplace activities involve lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing and bending. Static, unnatural positions and repetitive motions can also be detrimental. Equipment and system designs are often the cause. Ergonomists work to improve the quality of our lives, increase our safety and enhance performance by providing solutions for workstations, tools, equipment, protective wear, cleanliness and worker well-being. Ergonomic programs help management identify hazardous conditions, provide training, analyze data, establish prevention control measures and evaluate progress. Specialties have developed in the field to include Physical Ergonomics, Cognitive Ergonomics and Organizational Ergonomics.

63. Synergy : Welcome ergonomics is the study of the human operator in the workplace. It involves the application of scientific information concerning humans to the design of http://www.synergyergonomics.com/

Industry Sectors Defence Industry Ergonomics Power Industry Ergonomics Process Control Industry Ergonomics Transport Ergonomics Ergonomics Applications Abnormal Situation Management Alarm Reduction Complementing / Manning Human-Computer Interaction ... Human Error / Human Reliability Assessment Human Factors Issues Compliance with Safety Requirements Diagnostic Tasks Maintenance Operator Stress ... Training for Emergencies Nuclear Human Factors Decommissioning Nuclear Safety Cases Refuelling/Defuelling Refurbishment ... Site Map Synergy Services Synergy provides high quality consultancy services in ergonomics and human factors. Clients use our expertise for the design of those aspects of complex systems that directly affect human performance. Our skills and experience are typically exploited to assess or improve human performance in operational systems. We provide services such as system design, human factors assessments, human reliability assessments, support for safety cases and research. We undertake projects in a range of industrial sectors. These include: power generation, power distribution, oil and gas production, defence, transport and other sectors such as banking and retail businesses.

64. Nikon MicroscopyU: Basic Microscope Ergonomics Longterm microscope sessions have historically created problems for scientists and technicians who have used the instruments. These involve neck and back http://www.microscopyu.com/articles/ergonomics/ergointro.html

Basic Microscope Ergonomics Walk into a busy laboratory and it isn't unusual to see microscopes sitting on books, tilted at odd angles, and otherwise propped in a variety of positions to accommodate their users. Microscopes have undergone a remarkable evolution since their invention in the early 1600s, but most of the new developments and improvements have been in the area of contrast enhancement accessories and the microscope optical train. While issues of usability have taken a back seat to optical performance for the past 400 years, they haven't been completely disregarded by microscopists. As early as the 1830s, Sir David Brewster noted in his Treatise on Optics , "The best position for microscopical observations is when the observer is lying horizontally on his back . . . . The worst of all positions is that in which we look downwards vertically." Unfortunately, Sir Brewster's suggestions were never utilized in microscope design and sitting or standing at the instrument became the status quo. While conventional microscope design has not necessarily been a problem for short-term use, long-term sessions have historically created problems for scientists and technicians who used the instruments, making them, quite literally a pain in the neck. Microscopists were expected to suffer for the greater good of science and many have paid the price over the years with physical complaints and sometimes even permanent injuries.

65. Lapworks – Ergonomic Laptop/Notebook Computer Answers Get Expert Advice on healthful ways of proper laptop and notebook computer usage and protect yourself from negative effects of computer usage. http://www.laptopdesk.net/ergonomics.html

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67. OSH Answers: Ergonomics ergonomics is matching the job to the worker and product to the user. ergonomics and human factors are often used interchangeably in workplaces. http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Contact Us Help Canada Site Web Info Service ... Shop Ergonomics Anti-fatigue Mats Back Belts Back Injury Prevention Conveyors - Ergonomics ... Working in a Standing Position OSH Answers Feedback Inquiries Service The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the health or safety concerns people have about the work they do. More on Inquiries Service Ergonomics Ergonomics is matching the job to the worker and product to the user. Ergonomics and human factors are often used interchangeably in workplaces. Both describe the interaction between the worker and the job demands. The difference between them is ergonomics focuses on how work affects workers, and human factors emphasizes designs that reduce the potential for human error. Ergonomic hazards refer to workplace conditions that pose the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker. Examples of musculoskeletal injuries include tennis elbow (an inflammation of a tendon in the elbow) and carpal tunnel syndrome (a condition affecting the hand and wrist). Ergonomic hazards include repetitive and forceful movements, vibration, temperature extremes, and awkward postures that arise from improper work methods and improperly designed workstations, tools, and equipment. In addition, the

68. Ergonomics Safety Training Video ergonomics safety training videos, DVDs, and more. ergonomics Safety Training materials for your workplace. http://www.osha-safety-training.net/ERG/ergo.html

Home Find by Subject Free Information DVDs ... Safety Games Other Products MSDS First Aid Lockout/Tagout Signs ... Update Reminder Toll-Free Telephone Site Map Safety Videos, Software and Resources for OSHA Compliance Ergonomics Safety Training This program was specifically produced to help companies comply with the training required by OSHA's proposed Ergonomics Standard: Information presented in the program includes: The physiology of the body Body movements and their effects Recognizing ergonomic problems Practical solutions to ergonomic issues Click Version below for Online Preview Office Ergonomics Industrial Ergonomics Please fill in the quantity desired and click Add to Cart at bottom! Item# Description Price Choose... Language / Quantity English Spanish DVD Office Ergonomics - 22 Industrial Ergonomics - 12 minute DVD, Trainer's Guide, 5 Posters Industrial Ergonomics - VHS Industrial Ergonomics - Industrial Ergonomics - CD-ROM Industrial SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Office Ergonomics - 15 Employee Training Booklets - 16 pages each Office Ergonomics - Jeopardy Style Training Game on CD N/A Industrial Ergonomics - 15 Employee Training Booklets - 16 pages each Industrial Ergonomics - Jeopardy Style Training Game on CD N/A Computer Workstation Safety - #037 This program is designed to train employees who use computers. This program offers practical solutions to many problems that cause ergonomic injuries to persons who use computers.

69. ADA.org: Health And Wellness: Ergonomics This page provides information on ergonomics as it relates to the practice of dentistry. http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/wellness/ergonomics.asp

Licensure Catalog Member Directory Contact Us ... PRACTICE TOOLS Health and Wellness Introduction Ergonomics ADA Dentist Health and Wellness Program Infected Providers ... Substance Use Disorders Ergonomics Overview Fitness and Conditioning Information About Musculoskeletal Disorders ADA/OSHA Alliance and OSHA Resources ... Additional Information Overview Clinical dentistry is physically demanding in some very specific ways. Backs, necks, shoulders, wrists and hands that for some reason are vulnerable to injury may be challenged by a combination of position, repetitive motion, stress, and even leisure activities. How can you protect yourself from muscle strain, pain, and actual injury? How can you assess your personal conditioning needs at different stages of your life? What should you look for in an ergonomics consultant? Return to Top Fitness and Conditioning www.mayoclinic.com Return to Top Information About Musculoskeletal Disorders Upper Extremity Pain The ADA has just released a Hand Pain Tip Sheet, developed by its ergonomic consultants and in collaboration with OSHA. In addition, further information is available in the CE article that can be downloaded below. PDF file/101k NEW!

70. EIZO / Glossary TÜV Rheinland/ergonomics. A quality standard for displays developed in Germany. All EIZO monitors meet or exceed the TÜV/Rheinland ergonomics guidelines http://www.eizo.com/support/glossary/t09.asp

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71. Ergonomics The Human Factors and ergonomics Society (HFES), a member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), recently announced a new standard that http://www.occupationalhazards.com/zone/328/OHErgonomics.aspx

var blnShowProduct = false; var blnShowSupplier = true; THE AUTHORITY ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND LOSS PREVENTION ALL ARTICLES SUPPLIERS document.write(""); document.write(""); News Features Columns Featured Links ... Software RSS FEEDS ADD OH ISSUE HEADLINES ON YOUR DESKTOP! You can now add HLR headlines to or or any other RSS reader by using our feed. Also receive a custom newsletter on just the industry you are interested in. Click here to learn more. ERGONOMICS NEWS New ANSI Standard Addresses Workstation Ergonomic Issues The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), a member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), recently announced a new standard that addresses the design of workstations, furniture and computer systems to reduce workplace-induced back pain and eyestrain among American workers. Construction Industry Appeals Voluntary Ergonomics Standard Ohio State Center Partners With Automotive Industries to Bolster Worker Protections, Minimize Health Care Costs Ohio State University has opened a new center to partner with automotive industries as an attempt to foster working relationships and design processes that will protect worker health and optimize vehicle production. ERGONOMICS ARTICLES Will You Still Need Me When I'm 64? Designing the Age-Friendly Workplace

72. The Ultimate Guide To Workstation Ergonomics: 10 Easy Tips (and A Huge List Of R Learn what you can do to keep your business s staff healthy and happy. http://www.hrworld.com/features/workstation-ergonomics-guide-100107/

Resource Centers HR World Home Benefits HRIS HR Outsourcing ... Payroll Tools White Papers Calculators Dictionary News ... Features Services Vendor Directory Events Community Ask the Experts The Buzz HR World Blog Reviews The Ultimate Guide to Workstation Ergonomics: 10 Easy Tips (and a Huge List of Resources) By HR World Editors on October 1, 2007 and even unbearable The Interviewing Cheat Sheet: 100 Resources for Interviewers and Candidates 10 Questions to Ask A Retirement Benefit Plan Service Provider How to Choose the Best Health Insurance Plan Creating an ergonomic workstation is easier than you might think, and the payoff can be huge. These tips and resources can get you on the path to making your workstation more ergonomic and maybe even more productive. Tips Work Area: When setting up a work area, make sure that the space is large enough for you to spread out comfortably and allows for a full range of motion, which can be a special concern for those with especially long limbs. You should also leave plenty of room to arrange the items you use most frequently in such a way that there is no strain for you to reach them. Laptops: Keyboard: Mouse: When setting up your desk, make sure to keep your mouse easily within reach and try not to grip it too tightly, as doing so can strain the muscles in your hand. If you find that using a mouse bothers you too much, try using an alternate input device like a trackball or a touch pad.

73. Owens Library Ergonomics WWW Resources ErgoBuyer is a list of companies offering ergonomics products and services. ErgoBuyer does not rate the companies or products and recommends that the buyer http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/courses/ergonomics/web.html

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74. What Is Ergonomics? - A Definition From Whatis.com - See Also: Ergonomic, Human ergonomics (also known as human factors engineering), is the science of refining the design of products to optimize them for human use. http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid183_gci212071,00.htm

ergonomics Home Midmarket CIO Definitions - Ergonomics SearchCIO-Midmarket.com Definitions (Powered by WhatIs.com) EMAIL THIS LOOK UP TECH TERMS Powered by: Search listings for thousands of IT terms: Browse tech terms alphabetically: A B C D ... Z ergonomics RSS FEEDS: Word of the Day - Ergonomics (from the Greek word ergon meaning work , and nomoi meaning natural laws ), is the science of refining the design of products to optimize them for human use. Human characteristics, such as height, weight, and proportions are considered, as well as information about human hearing, sight, temperature preferences, and so on. Ergonomics is sometimes known as human factors engineering. Computers and related products, such as computer desks and chairs, are frequently the focus of ergonomic design. A great number of people use these products for extended periods of time such as the typical work day. If these products are poorly designed or improperly adjusted for human use, the person using them may suffer unnecessary fatigue, stress, and even injury. LAST UPDATED: 03 Sep 2007 Read more about ergonomics: Ergonomics.org provides more information about "Posture, Movement and Ergonomics."

75. Ergonomic Material Handling Equipment Cynergy Ergonomics St. Louis Missouri MO Cynergy ergonomics prodvides ergonomic material handling and workstation solutions to manufacturers, distribution centers and organizations that use human http://www.cynergyergonomics.com/

Cynergy Ergonomics Ergonomic Material Handling Equipment Cynergy Ergonomics is an ergonomic material handling equipment company specializing in lifting device design, lift assist system designs, material handling vertical lifts, manual ergonomic pick and place systems and workstation improvements for manufacturing, assembly, production and distribution centers that currently use human power for material handling. We also provide automated material handling solutions. Ergonomic material handling equipment is a cost effective and profitable alternative to worker injuries when weights, repetitive movements, working posture or nature of the movement creates injury hazards for the individuals performing these tasks. Ergonomic hazards can result in debilitating injuries, reduced productivity and subsequent loss of work time through rehabilitation. Along with safety concerns, risk management issues are addressed when ergonomic solutions are applied to the work place (reduced workers compensation cost, lower EMR ratings, etc.). Eliminating ergonomic hazards results in: I mproved product and performance quality I ncreases in productivity R eduction in unintentional damage to the finished product and work area equipment I mproved worker morale and lower workforce turnover Improved attendance Our methodology is to take a consultative approach in applying ergonomically designed lift assists, specialty lifting equipment and other work area ergonomic improvements to address work place health concerns as well as the safety, risk management and productivity needs of clients, with the ultimate goal of providing an injury-free, highly productive labor force.

76. Ergonomics: EServer TC Library A directory of resources about ergonomics in the field of technical communication. http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Ergonomics

Ergonomics 17 found. find items containing author is category contains language is publisher is title contains year published is About this Site Advanced Search Localization Site Maps ... Preferences hide item numbers show logo images hide abstracts sort by author sort by category sort by rating sort by title sort by year published unsorted Amara's RSI Page I will examine this unfortunate side effect, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), of the Digital Age in this essay. It has probably affected someone you know. I hope this information will cause you to pause, look at your computer setup and initiate changes that make your computing safer and more comfortable. And if you've already experienced some of RSI's disabling and career-threatening effects, I hope that this article eases some of your anxieties by describing methods, approaches and treatments that have helped others. Amara.com Articles Human Computer Interaction Ergonomics ... Avoiding Repetitive-Stress Injuries: A Guide for the Technical Communicator Writers and editors in particular put in an awful lot of miles at the keyboard every day. For example, I commonly spend a solid 8 hours typing. Writers and editors in particular put in an awful lot of miles at the keyboard every day. For example, I commonly spend a solid 8 hours typing. Then there's that darned mouse. W. Wayt Gibbs, writing in the June 2002 Scientific American, used the Mouse Odometer software (www.modometer.com) to monitor his habits and found that in a single 5-day period, he'd recorded 2440 feet of mouse movement and nearly 22 000 mouse clicks. It's no wonder computer users sometimes experience serious physical problems.It's no wonder computer users sometimes experience serious physical problems.

77. What Is Ergonomic? Brief and Straightforward Guide What is Ergonomic? http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-ergonomic.htm

What is Ergonomic? ad_unit_target='mainAdUnit'; X Close this window If a product is ergonomic it is specifically designed to be comfortable and easy to use, physically and psychologically. Ergonomic products are often advertised as reducing fatigue and repetitive strain, and boosting productivity. In recent years ergonomics have been associated more and more with computer products, such as ergonomic mice and keyboards. While a standard keyboard is said to place the wrists in an unnatural position, an ergonomic keyboard is split with each half set at an angle to the other, forming a slight V-shape. A more natural posture can be maintained while resting the hands upon an ergonomic keyboard , thus facilitating a comfortable experience even for extended periods of use. However, the simple claim that a design is ergonomic doesn't necessarily make it more comfortable. There is no governing guideline for creating an ergonomic product, and research used for designs can, in some cases, be faulty. This can lead to a product that, by popular standards, is even less comfortable than its traditional counterpart. As an example, in the late 80s a backless ergonomic chair was purportedly less fatiguing. The chair was designed is an inverted S-pattern that allowed one to "kneel-sit." While it might have been technically better for posture on paper, after a short time sitting without back support, many people found it more fatiguing than a traditional chair. Most of these chairs are now made with lumbar support.

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