These links provide a wide range of ergonomic information from a variety of sources, including government agencies and organizations.
Government Agencies
Americans with Disabilities Act: The ADA has an Access Board available for phone consultation on interpretation of the ADA law; the board also administers all documentation surrounding the ADA.
Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics: The BCPE certifies practicing ergonomists.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: The BLS collects all statistical data on occupational injuries for the U.S. Department of Labor.
California, The State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health: CAL OSHA ergonomic rules.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health: The NIOSH is a government-funded agency that conducts and publishes research and acts as a clearinghouse for occupational safety and health information.
Occupational Safety and Health Agency: OSHA provides published guidelines on MSD prevention, current rule making, and general ergonomic information.
Organizations
American Optometric Association: The AOA has developed an AOA Seal of Acceptance standard for glare-reduction filters.
Canadian Standards Association: The CSA is a nonprofit, membership-based standards development association; publishes the CSA Standard Z 412-M89 ergonomic standard.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: HFES writes the ANSI HFES VDT 100 Standards for office furniture.
Illumination Engineering Society: The IES provides lighting guidelines for VDT work environments.
Job Accommodation Network: JAN is a voluntary support group that provides workplace design assistance for workers with limitations.
National Safety Council: The NSC is a government agency that funds research and produces literature on ADA and other ergonomic issues.
Office Ergonomics Research Committee: Herman Miller is a charter member of the OERC, composed of companies dedicated to the advancement of ergonomics research on UEMSDs.
Additional resources
Atlas Ergonomics: Ergonomic solution provider.
Bureau Veritas: Ergonomic solution provider.
CTD News: A monthly newsletter about current events, MSDs, and ergonomics.
ErgoWeb: Comprehensive information about ergonomics and ergonomic products.
Future Industrial Technologies (F.I.T.): Ergonomic solution provider.
Office Ergonomics Training: Dr. Christin Grant, Ph.D, BCPE, provides ergonomic information aimed at office workers and practitioners.
Typing Injury FAQ: An educational site with a wide variety of information on office-related disorders in a frequently-asked-questions format.
University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics: Dedicated to furthering knowledge about how people interact with equipment in all settings.
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