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Ergonomics


UWM Campus and State of Wisconsin Resources:

Link to State of Wisconsin DOA Web-based Ergonomic Training
  • Campus Ergonomic Services, College of Health Sciences
  • State of Wisconsin DOA Web-based Ergonomic Training Program for State Employees
  • Tips for Enhancing the Office Environment
  • UWM Ergonomics/Back Safety On-Line Training .pdf format, Adobe Acrobat required
  • UWM Ergonomics Consultation, Courses and Programs
  • Working Safety with Video Displays
  • Videos on ergonomics, available through University Safety and Assurances for loan to campus departments

Other Resources:

  • NIOSH Resources:

    • Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling, April 2007
    • Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools, Centers for Disease Control
    • Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders, CDC/NIOSH Link to OSHA Computer Workstation eTool
    • NIOSH Elements of Ergonomics Programs--A Primer Based on Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • OSHA Resources:

    • OSHA eTool for Computer Workstations

    • OSHA's Computer Workstation Checklist
    • Computer Workstation Checklist
    • OSHA's "Purchasing Guide Checklist"
  • Healthy Computing, (external link)
  • More links via the University Safety & Assurances Link Page

Updated March 18, 2008 by SAK

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