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Office Ergonomics Reference Guide (OHCOW)

External link; Hazard Control – A detailed guide for designing and setting up an office workstation. It covers furniture choices, computer setup, interactions with technology and work environment.

Glove Size Calculator (OHCOW)

External link; Hazard Control – A guide on how to determine what size glove fits your hand.

Vibration Conference (2014): Controls for Whole Body and Hand-Arm Vibration

Recording of a conference presentation by Dr. Richard Wells (CRE-MSD, University of Waterloo), Dr. Tammy Eger (CROSH, Laurentian University), and Dr. Ron House (CREOD, University of Toronto)

Knee Creepers

The ProblemConstruction work performed at floor level often requires workers to stoop, squat or kneel for prolonged periods of time.Biomechanical research shows that high compression forces occur in…

WSPS Ergo Insights: Safe Manual Material Handling

External link; Hazard Control - A guide for designing manual material handling tasks.

Sawmill Trim Saw Feeder Operator

ProblemThe operator lifts and adjusts every board with the right hand and reaches back and twists to operate pedestal controls with the left hand.SolutionAn ergonomics committee was formed to…

Super Coach Program - Injury Reduction Strategy

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