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COVID-19 Telework Ergonomic Tips

The measures taken to protect our community from exposure to COVID-19 have forced us to move from office based workers to home based workers. Within home offices you may find yourselves in less than ideal computer work settings. We at the Ergonomics Branch want you to know that we have your backs, wrists, and necks. The resources provided in this fact sheet will help you to maintain good musculoskeletal health while working for many hours at your computer in your home based work settings.

This Week in Ergonomics:

New Fact Sheets

Our free one page Fact Sheets regarding a number of ergonomic issues have just been either upgraded or new ones created!

New DOD Human Vibration Exposure Directory

This directory, operated and maintained by the Ergonomics Branch of the Industrial Hygiene Feld Services Division of the Army Public Health Center, is a searchable database of the vibration exposures to humans from tools and vehicles. You can also add collected vibration data to the database. https://usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil/HVED/ 

New WMSD Risk Assessment Tools  

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Musculoskeletal Health Cross-Sector Council focuses on preventing musculoskeletal disorders, which are soft-tissue injuries caused by sudden or sustained exposure to repetitive motion, force, vibration, or non-neutral postures.  The NORA Musculoskeletal Health Cross-Sector Council recently identified over 100 guidance documents that provide resources and interventions to reduce WMSD risk factors, improve manufacturing performance, and enhance product quality.  Go to https://iea.cc/member/musculoskeletal-disorders/ for more information.

"Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Exposure to the Canadian Elements." 

No one knows how to work in the cold better than folks from Canada. This article from the Canadian newsletter PROergonomics tells about how to avoid musculoskeletal injury this winter while working in cold environments.

Industrial Exoskeleton Usability and Use Intent

Check out the our paper on industrial exoskeleton human factors.

Ergonomic Injuries (or WMSDs), Injury Risks, and Workplace Redesigns An illustrated guide.	Office Ergonomics How to ergonomically set up your office.
Fact Sheets / Posters Free one page Fact Sheets, printable Posters, and other ergonomics resources.	Sitting Too Much Is a Health Hazard American College of Sports Medicine brochure on Reducing Sedentary Behaviors.
Return On Investment Ergonomics can save your program MONEY.	Sit/Stand Workstation Research Information for researchers on sit/stand workstations
Ergonomic Regulations and Policies Army and DOD Regulations, Policies & Guidance on ergonomics.	Human System Integration / Health Hazard Assessments HSI assessment methods used for HHAs.
Military Musculoskeletal Injuries Military-specific WMSDs	Vibration Injuries from excessive Whole Body & Hand Arm Vibration
​ Anthropometrics Database Anthropometrics is the measurement of the size and proportions of the human body. This survey was executed by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) from October 2010 to April 2012 and is comprised of personnel representing the total US Army force.	Occupational Exoskeletons Information on the future potentials and current realities of this exciting new technology.
On-line Ergonomics Courses Information about our on-line training.	Health Care Ergonomics Reports, studies and assessments of military medical services.