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      Ergonomics


Animal Research
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An Ergonomics Process for the Care and Use of Research Animals, Joshua Kerst, ILAR Journal V44(1) 2003.  Note:  If you have trouble opening the document go to ILAR Online, then click on "44(1) Occupational Health and Safety in Biomedical Research in the Laboratory,"  and follow the appropriate link.

Biosafety Cabinets (top)

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories::   Biosafety Cabinets and Laboratory Workbenches

Centrifuge Rotors (top)

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories:   Manipulating Centrifuge Rotors

Chairs (top)

CDC Division of Safety:  What's an Ergonomic Chair?

Cryostats (top)

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories:   Microtomes or Cryostats

Equipment Modification (top)

Laboratory Ergonomics:  Modifying Your Tools, University Health Services, University of California - Berkeley

Exercises and Stretching (top)

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories: Musculoskeletal System Exercises and Stretches

Flow Cytometers (top)

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories:   Flow Cytometers

General Information (top)

Center for Ergonomics at the University Of Michigan

Laboratory Workstation Ergonomics, NIH Officeof Disease Prevention, January 1999

NIEHS Health and Safety Guide to Laboratory Ergonomics

The University of California -San Diego, Environmental Health and Safety Office's web site contains a useful article by Fisher-Scientific, Inc. on Laboratory Ergonomics.

Ergonomic Tips for Laboratory Workers, UCLA Health and Safety Program

Ergonomically Designed Lab Equipment, CDC Division of Safety list

Laboratory Ergonomics, University of Minesota, Department of Environmental Health and Safety

Glove Boxes (top)

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories: Glove Boxes or Anerobic Chambers

Micro-Manipulation Techniquies (top)

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories: Micro-Manipulation Techniques

Microscopes (top)

Basic Microscope Ergonomics, Nikon Microscopy U

Microscopic Ergonomics Interactive Java Tutorials Proper Microscope Observation Posture, Molecular Expressions, This tutorial shows how use of a microcsope with ergonomic features can improve posture.  Poor posture while using a microscope can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) causing pain or injury to the neck, wrists, back, shoulders, arms or other areas of the body.

Workstation Assessment for Safe Use of Microscopes

Laboratory Products, Source Ergonomics

Ergonomics of Using a Microscope, Assorted Articles, Tritech

Basic Microscope Ergonomics: Interactive Tutorials And Selected Literature References, Molecular Expressions

Ergonomic Workstation for Microscopy, UCLA, Health and Safety Program

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories:   Microscopy

Pipetting (top)

Ergonomic Tips for Pipetting, UCLA Health and Safety Program

CDC Division of Safety, Ergonomics in Laboratories:   Pipetting

Program Content Examples (top)

Stanford University EH&S Approved Laboratory Ergonomics Products List, March 2002

Ergonomic Laboratory Workstation Evaluation Checklist, UCLA Health and Safety Program

Laboratory Ergonomics, The Wake-up Call:  A Case Study, Chemical Health & Safety (CHAS) 1998, 5(1), 20-33, 38.  This article describes the ergonomics program at Immunex, as well as steps taken to resove an employee's DeQuervain's tendinitis.

Regulatory Standards and Guidelines (top)

OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines

California Ergonomics Standard

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Ergonomics Page

Training Materials (top)

Laboratory Ergonomics:  Practical Approach for Improving Comfort in Research Environments, Daphne Thaung, UCSD Environment, Health and Safety


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