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O C C U P A T I O N A L S A F E T Yergonomics OverviewErgonomics is defined as the study of the relationship between people, their activities, their equipment and their environment. The purpose is to design workspaces and tools to help people do their jobs comfortably and safely. The goal is to enhance human performance while improving health, comfort, safety and job satisfaction.Ergonomics Program/PolicyRequest an Ergonomic EvaluationLaboratory ErgonomicsThe practice of ergonomic principles in the laboratory can help prevent injuries. Check out how protect yourself from injury.PipepettingMicroscopyBiosafety CabinetsMicrotome/CryostatFlow Cytometer Glove BoxesCentrifuge RotorsMicro ManipulationOffice ErgonomicsThe practice of ergonomic principles in the office can help prevent injuries. Check out how protect yourself from injury.Monitor PlacementAdjusting your chairDesktopKeyboard and Mouse PlacementLightingExercises and StretchesStress Relieving ExercisesTips for Lifting SafelyPre-plan, know where you are going before you lift. Choose a clear path.Increase balance by keeping your feet shoulder width apart. One foot should be slightly forward. Take a deep breath, and tighten your stomach muscles before you lift. Bend at your knees and hips, not your waist. Lift using your leg muscles to reduce the load on your back. Lift smoothly; do not jerk as you lift. Sudden movement and weight shifts can injure your back. Face the load you are lifting. Hold the load close to your body at waist height. Turn with your feet, not your back, to avoid twisting when lifting.
O C C U P A T I O N A L S A F E T Y
ergonomics OverviewErgonomics is defined as the study of the relationship between people, their activities, their equipment and their environment. The purpose is to design workspaces and tools to help people do their jobs comfortably and safely. The goal is to enhance human performance while improving health, comfort, safety and job satisfaction.
Ergonomics Program/PolicyRequest an Ergonomic Evaluation
Laboratory Ergonomics
The practice of ergonomic principles in the laboratory can help prevent injuries. Check out how protect yourself from injury.
PipepettingMicroscopyBiosafety CabinetsMicrotome/CryostatFlow Cytometer Glove BoxesCentrifuge RotorsMicro Manipulation
Office Ergonomics
The practice of ergonomic principles in the office can help prevent injuries. Check out how protect yourself from injury.
Monitor PlacementAdjusting your chairDesktopKeyboard and Mouse PlacementLightingExercises and StretchesStress Relieving Exercises
Tips for Lifting Safely
Pre-plan, know where you are going before you lift. Choose a clear path.