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Workplace Ergonomics Articles

How Psychosocial Factors Effect Human Performance and Injury 
Your company’s culture, policies, expectations and social attitude form the psychosocial factors in your workplace. Studies repeatedly show a strong association between psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries — illustrating  the need to consider all domains of ergonomics / human factors (physical, cognitive, organizational) in your workplace.

Preventing Injuries in the Trucking Industry 
The Washington State Dept of Labor and Industries, Safety and Health Assessment Research and Prevention (SHARP) and the Trucking Injury Reduction Emphasis (TIRES) initiative have put together a comprehensive technical report on injury prevention in the trucking industry. (Skip to page 51 for the Solutions section.)

The Ergo Resources Project
The ASSE’s Ergonomics Task Force members have curated a long list of helpful ergonomics tools and resources from around the web. It’s worthy of a bookmark for future reference.

9 Ergonomic Tips for Synchronizing Your Work Station and Office Chair
Spine-Health offers nine practical tips for adjusting your workstation and office chair for a more comfortable and productive work environment.

The Definition, Domains and Applications of Ergonomics  
Ergonomics impacts us all — whether we realize it or not. The science of work has real and practical applications in all areas of life.