NIOSH / Other Web Sites / Ergonomics, Human Factors and Musculoskeletal - List of links from NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health).

The Office Ergonomic Research Committee (OERC) - A committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in Office Ergonomics and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders.

HP Working In Comfort - Hewlett-Packard Company's Ergonomic Guidelines.

HealthyComputing - A free public resource for computer-related health and ergonomics information. Comprehensive resources with information on preventing computer-related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Typing Injury FAQ - RSI-related information; articles and online postings.

Balanced Sitting Posture on Forward Sloping Seat - How to reduce the flexion, tension and pain of your back. Written by A.C. Mandal, MD.

Compaq Safety and Comfort Guide - A detailed guide to setting up your workstation and work style.

Ergocise - Stretch at you desk - Animated stretches, free reminder program, ergonomic and anatomical information. Includes informative RSI symptom and disease entities.

Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center (UC Davis) - Serving industry and academia through support and study of ergonomics in agricultural work practices.

Ergonomics Society (UK) - Organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety.

Association of Canadian Ergonomists - Association Canadienne d'Ergonomie - Information about the Association.

Ergonomic Guidelines for Children - Some suggestions and guidelines for safe computer ergonomics for children.

U of Michigan Center for Ergonomics - Multi-disciplinary organization devoted to education and research in ergonomics, the study of work and the efficiency and safety of human-machine systems.

IBM - Healthy Computing - IBM Healthy Computing Ergonomics.

Microsoft Hardware Ergonomic Guidelines - A guide designed to help you be comfortable and productive while using your computer.

Ergonomics for Writers and Editors - From the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.

Ergonomic Society of Australia - To advance the science of ergonomics in Australia by promoting education and research in ergonomics and the application of its principles.

OSHA Ergonomics Final Rule - OSHA's Final Ergonomics Program Standard.

Ergonext: Workplace Ergonomic Solutions - Free online ergonomic programs, regulations, information, checklists, forms, training, products, and solutions.

Ergonomics on Medbroadcast.com - Health information site (Canada)

NIOSH Case Studies in Ergonomics - These case studies present a wide range of symptoms, causes, and workplaces, as well as applications of tools for ergonomic evalation.

UCSF/UCB Ergonomics Program Computer Tips - Tips for healthy computer use by the University of California's Ergonomics Program.

Workstation Ergonomics - Tips that will help in combating computer fatigue.

ErgoWellness - Information on services and resources provided by this Austin, Texas business.

Ergonomics Laboratory - Rush Medical Center - This laboratory analyzes the body's biomechanical response to variety of occupational tasks, investigates and implements potential workplace interventions; and develops models predictive of back injury development and recovery.

Ergonomics and Back Pain in the Workplace - Information about understanding and preventing back pain in the workplace, by Spine-Health.com.

Article about OSHA's Ergonomics Standard - Article on OSHA's new Ergonomics Program Standard.