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| | Introduction |
| Section I | Ergonomic Hazards in the Office Workplace |
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- What is Ergonomics?
- What are WMSD?
- Why Is There So Much Commotion about Ergonomics?
- What are the Common Symptoms of WMSD?
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Pain
- How do Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) Occur?
- How do WMSD Affect our Body?
- Joint Injury
- Muscle Injury
- Tendon Injury
- Nerve Injury
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Back Injury
- Prevention of Back Injury
- What to Do if You Notice Symptoms of WMSD
- How are WMSD Treated?
- Restriction of Movement
- Application of Heat and Cold
- Exercise
- Medication and Surgery
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| Section II | Office Ergonomics Program |
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- What is an Office Ergonomics Program?
- How to Identify Ergonomic Hazards
- How to Control Ergonomic Hazards
- Workstation Design
- Working in a Standing Position
- Work Organization
- Tool, Equipment and Furniture Design
- Manual Material Handling
- Work Environment
- Lighting and Vision
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Ergonomic Aspects of Visual Display Terminals
- VDT Workplace Checklist
- Common Health Hazards
- WMSD Related to Using Computers
- Common Symptoms and Causes
- VDT Workstation Adjustment
- Using the Computer Mouse
- Selecting the Right Mouse
- Placement of a Computer Mouse
- Using the Telephone while Operating a VDT
- Radiation from VDTs
- Working with VDTs in a Standing Position
- VDT WorkplaceöJob Design
- Office Safety
- Exercises to do in the Office
- Education and Training
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| Section III | Ergonomic Regulations, Standards and Guidelines |
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- Canadian Standards
- International Standards
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| Section IV | Occupational Health and Safety Legislation |
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- Canadian Legislation
- US Legislation
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| Section V | Information Sources |
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- Canadian
- US
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| | Appendices |
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A1: Sample Ergonomics Survey Questionnaire
A2: Sample Health Survey
A3: Sample Ergonomic Checklist
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