Ergonomics
According to OSHA, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time. Ergonomics helps you prevent MSDs in the workplace by creating a better match between the worker, the work they perform, and the equipment they use.
Fitting the job to the worker
Cal/OSHA Ergonomics Standards
Training Videos and Webinars
General
Whether your employees rotate tasks, stretch, or avoid awkward postures, these resources can be helpful in most job functions.
California’s Ergonomics Standard
Agriculture
Backaches and pain in the shoulders, arms, and hands are among the most common workplace injury symptoms agriculture workers face. Here are some solutions to help you reduce these risks to your employees.
Construction
Ergonomic solutions for construction workers include how to handle tools, good posture while standing and kneeling, and proper lifting techniques.
Healthcare
Healthcare workers perform a variety of tasks that include lifting, bending, reaching, repetitive tasks, and working from awkward positions. Learn how to help them avoid sprains, strains, and other injuries common with performing their job.
Housekeeping
Those who prepare hotel and motel rooms for guests are often at risk of injury from working in awkward positions, lifting objects, and pushing heavy carts.
Industrial
Manufacturing workers perform tasks that involve reaching, bending, and lifting heavy objects. They also use equipment that shakes or vibrates, or requires repetitive motion. These resources help your employees perform their required tasks in a way that helps minimize their risk of injury.
Office
Office workers can experience discomfort and develop injuries from bad posture, looking at a computer monitor for too long, and performing repetitive tasks. These resources can help whether your employees are in the office or working from home.
Office Ergonomics Evaluation Form
Service Industries
The service industry covers a wide variety of jobs, each with its own set of challenges. Learn more about ergonomic solutions for your line of work to help keep your employees injury free.