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Ergonomics is the science of how a person interacts with their work and their work environment.

The purpose of Ergonomics is to keep the worker safe, comfortable, and productive.

Ergonomics can be applied to everything you do, whether you're working construction or planting your garden.

Industry-specific ergonomic information Agriculture Construction Health care Wood products Publications Back Injury Prevention Guide for Health Care Providers Construction Ergonomics - Protect Your Back and Your Future Construction Ergonomics - Protect Your Shoulders and Your Neck and Your Future Construction Ergonomics: Protect Your Knees and Your Future Easy ergonomics: a practical approach for improving the workplace Evaluating Your Computer Workstation Protect your back and your future (poster) Understanding, recognizing, and solving ergonomic hazards in long-term care: a hands-on training for safety committees   Resources Lifting calculator app Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services Protect your back and your future (poster) The Advantags of Ergonomics Safe Resident Handling Guide Safe Patient Handling Power Point Safe Patient Handling Pays Advisor Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School		Education Online Courses / Current Workshops All Printable Class Materials PESO: Bilingual training for employers with Hispanic workers • Ergonomics for Everyone Workbook   Video/DVD Library Ergonomics Video/DVD available on our Resource Center secure web site   Related information USDOL Sprains and Strains in Construction/Laying Stone Construction Ergonomics Coalition Advisory Committee Oregon Coalition for HealthCare Ergonomics Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers Ergonomics information on the web
Industry-specific ergonomic information available from Oregon OSHA and other web sites
Agriculture Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Farm Workers NIOSH Publication No. 2001-111: Soluciones Simples: Ergonomía Para Trabajadores Agrícolas NIOSH Publication No. 2001-111sp: Construction Oregon OSHA: Construction ergonomics NIOSH Publication No. 2004-164: Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools WISHA Demonstration Project: Ergonomics Demonstration Projects in Carpentry, Laborers, Rebar and Concrete Finishing WISHA Demonstration Project: Wallboard Installation and Finishing Construction Solutions The Center for Construction Research and Training Oregon OSHA Ergonomic tip sheet for concrete laborers Oregon OSHA Ergonomics for women in the construction trades Oregon OSHA How to improve material handling on site WISHA Demonstration Project: Masonry construction WISHA Demonstration Project: Mechanical shop contractors Oregon OSHA Questions to ask during pre-job planning WISHA Demonstration Project: Residential construction CCOHS - OSH Answers: Shovelling tips EWU Physical Therapy Two mason lift techniques Video Oregon OSHA Ergonomic improvements a contractor can make right now for little or no cost CAL OSHA Ergonomics Survival Guide: Carpenters and Framers CAL OSHA Ergonomics Survival Guide: Electricians CAL OSHA Ergonomics Survival Guide: Laborers Whole body vibration information European Community Directive 2002/44/EC Vibration exposure guidelines Hand-arm vibration information Health effect of hand-arm vibration Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety European Community Directive 2002/44/EC Vibration exposure guidelines		Health care Oregon Coalition for HealthCare Ergonomics Oregon OSHA Best practices for nursing homes A Guide to Developing a Safe Resident Handling Program OSHA Safety & Health Topic: Ergonomics guidelines for nursing homes US Veterans Affairs Safe Patient Handling and Movement WISHA Demonstration Project: Skilled nursing facilities Wood products WISHA Demonstration Project: Lumber handling in sawmills From Oregon OSHA Banding coil handling Paper wrap operator Planing mill hula saw operator Plywood putty patch line Rail car loading Sander smoothing bars Sawmill chop saw/debarker control room Sawmill circular blade handling Sawmill log scaling Sawmill trim saw feeder operator Government agencies Canadian Center For Occupational Safety And Health National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health Occupational Safety And Health Administration Washington Department Of Department Of Occupational Safety And Health Worksite redesign Oregon OSHA Worksite redesign program