Computer
Ergonomics
Summary: Ergonomics is the study of the relationship
between people and their work with the goal of designing job tasks, work stations,
tools and equipment to fit the physical capabilities of people.
The following are links to pages that deal with ergonomics and the prevention
of RSI (Repetitive Stress Injuries).
Links on these pages to commercial Web sites do not represent endorsement
by the University of California or its affiliates.
- https://www.ted.uci.edu/
- UCI's Training & Employee Development offers an online training course in Computer Ergonomics. Look in Catalog & Enrollment for Ergonomics, Computer & Office
- http://ergonomics.ucla.edu/
- UCLA offers ergonomic information including general workplace ergonomics,
computer ergonomics, and body mechanics.
- http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/FacStaff/Ergonomics/
- UC Berkeley's Campus Health and Safety Guidelines for Computer Users,
including a checklist for choosing a chair that fits.
- http://keats.admin.virginia.edu/ergo/home.html
- "One size does not fit all!!!" is the motto of this University of VA Environmental
Health & Safety web site.
- http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/ergoguide.html
- Ergonomic Guidelines for arranging a Computer Workstation - 10 tips for
users
- http://www.nacs.uci.edu/~atlauren/tendonitis.html
- "Adventures with Tendonitis" by Andrew Laurence. This article was posted
to UCI's Computing Support Coordinators mailing list on October 1, 1998.
- http://www.office-ergo.com/
- This is a commercial site, but has good information on prevention of Repetitive
Stress Injuries.
- http://www.publicspace.net/MacBreakZ/
- One of the most important things you can do to prevent Repetitive Stress
Injuries is to take frequent breaks. This shareware application for the Macintosh
(including OS X) and Windows helps enforce good working habits by monitoring
user activity and suggesting times for breaks. It also includes stretching
exercises and tips on ergonomic use of your computer.
- http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yoga/rsi_excercises.html
- This web site offers examples of exercises you can do at your desk to
minimize the risk of developing Repetitive Stress Injuries.
