Ergonomics

<Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) – Risk Factors – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety>

 

Certain workplace conditions, for example, the layout of the workstation, the speed of work (especially in conveyor-driven jobs), and the weight of the objects being handled influence these factors. In other situations, the psychosocial factors at the workplace may contribute to WMSDs. It is recommended that both physical and psychosocial factors be addressed. For more information, visit the site of Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

 

<Ergonomics and human factors at work-HSE>

 

This leaflet is aimed at employers, managers and others and will help you understand ergonomics and human factors in the workplace. It gives some examples of ergonomics problems and simple, effective advice about how to solve them. For more information, please click here.

 

<Human factors: Lighting, thermal comfort, working space, noise and vibration-Health and Safety Executive>

 

The work environment can impact on a person’s performance in a number of different ways from effects that damage health (heat stress, musculoskeletal disorders), effects that reduce the individual’s ability to perform a task. More information on lighting, thermal comfort, working space, noise and vibration in work environment, visit this web. 

 

 

<Stress-University of Maryland Medical Center>

 

Stress affects most people in some way. This link comprehensively provides an in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stress. 

 

<STRESS…At Work-US CDC>

 

The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Job stress posed a threat to the health of worker and, in turn, to the health organizations. This publication highlights knowledge about the causes of stress at work and outlines steps that can be taken to prevent job stress. For more information, please click here.

 

<Coping with Stress and Anxiety-American Psychological Association>

 

Stress and anxiety are the fight-and-flight instincts that are your body’s way of responding to emergencies. This link introduces stress and aging, signs of stress, and tips for preventing and coping with stress and anxiety. 

 

 

<Hazards – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety>

 

There are many types of hazards – chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few – which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace. Get resources on specific hazards and their control, including identification, risk assessment and inspections, to keep your workplace healthy and safe. For more information, please click here.

 

<All Workplace Safety & Health Topics – US CDC>

 

This web provides all workplace hazards and diseases/topics alphabetically. Several levels of further links reach to more detailed information on exposure, how to prevent, and health problems caused by each hazard.