VANDERBILT ERGONOMICS PROGRAM

THE ERGONOMICS PROGRAM IS HERE TO HELP YOU WORK COMFORTABLY AND SAFELY!

Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the worker. The use of ergonomic practices in the workplace can minimize fatigue and discomfort, reduce the risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder such as tendonitis, and help increase productivity.

Conduct your own office ergonomics workstation evaluation. You will be able to print out the recommendations to share with your supervisor. The evaluation will take you approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Health care provider referrals (for patients who are Vanderbilt employees only)

All other ergonomic requests

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COMING SOON – THE LABORATORY ERGONOMICS WEB SITE

Remember that if you experience recurring pain due to a work activity you should report this to your supervisor and make a visit to the Occupational Health Clinic located at 640 Medical Arts Building. The Clinic’s telephone number is 936-0955.

HELPFUL LINKS

• www.osha.gov: Occupational Safety & Health Administration: Department of Labor
• www.nih.gov: National Institutes of Health
• www.niehs.nih.gov: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
• www.cdc.gov: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• www.cdc.gov/niosh: National Institute for Occupational Safety & Healths
• www.cdc.gov/niosh/backbelt.html: Back Belts – Do They Prevent Injury?
• www.cdc.gov.niosh/ergosci1.html: Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Factors
• www.patientsafetycenter.com: Department of Veterans Affairs
• www.design.ncsu.edu/cud: The Center for Universal Design
• www.ucla.edu: UCLA Ergonomics Program
• www.me.berkeley.edu/ergo: UC San Francisco/Berkeley Ergonomics Program
• www.ergoweb.com: Publications & Resources
• www.ctdnews.com: Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries