print email comment close Ergonomics ... URL: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/Ergonomics/Ergohome.htm Description: "Following ergonomic principles helps reduce stress and eliminate many potential injuries and disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad posture, and repeated tasks." In this site the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers ergonomic information and advice on designing computer workstations and laboratories, and about industrial ergonomics. Includes self-assessment information and exercises. "Ergonomic Primer for CDC Staff" outlines basic ergonomic concepts, musculoskeletal symptoms, assessment criteria, and treatment options. Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Human engineering Industrial safety Repetitive stress injuries LII Database Information: Record 10711 created by Sandy Wee on 07/01/2003 Last modification on 07/15/2003 Published: 07/01/2003   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/10711