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Workstation Design
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Creating the Ideal Computer Workstation: A Step-by-Step Guide (PDF)
http://www.ergoworkinggroup.org/ewgweb/SubPages/ProgramTools/Publications/Workstation_Guide_Web.pdf
(EWG)
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A DoD Information Guide for Supervisors and Users, June 2000, created by the DoD Ergnomics Working Group
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Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users (PDF)
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/ComputerErgo.pdf
(CA DOSH)
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This booklet is intended for use by desktop computer users. The purpose of this booklet is to help you reduce your chances of being injured. You will learn to identify common desktop computer work station problems and explore some improvement goals.
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Mayo Clinic Slide Show: Office Space Ergonomics
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=WL00029
(MayoClinic.com)
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The key to preventing many musculoskeletal disorders is a properly designed work space. Take this visual tour to see how to adjust your work space for optimal comfort and safety.
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Computer Workstations eTool
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html
(OSHA)
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Millions of people work with computers every day. This eTool* illustrates simple, inexpensive principles that will help you create a safe and comfortable computer workstation.
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Ergonomics for Computer Workstations
http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/ergo_computers.htm
(NIH)
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Topics include: Monitor Placement, Adjusting Your Chair, Desktop, Keyboard & Mouse Placement, Lighting, Eye Musculeoskeletal Exercises & Stretches
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UCLA Office Ergonomics Page
http://ergonomics.ucla.edu/office.html
(UCLA)
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Includes: Four Steps to Set Up your Computer Workstation, A Postural Guide to Working at your Computer Workstation, Tips for Computer Users, Tips for Using Your Pointing Device, Office Lighting and VDT Workstations, Selecting a Chair, Workstation Myths, Computer Workstation Checklist, Computer Operator's Work Technique Checklist
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Evaluating Your Computer Workstation: How to make it work for you (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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Excellent resource! Health considerations, workstation evaluation, how to select VDT equipment, VDT-related health problems and solutions, and VDT selection and set-up checklist.
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Computer Workstation Ergonomics
http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/Ergonomics/compergo.htm
(CDC)
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Information on: Work Area, Desk/Workstation, Chair, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Trackball or Other Pointing Device, Lighting, Work Habits, Laptop Computer
Also see Eye Injuries > Eyestrain and Computerwork
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