Links

Below are links to a number of sites we have found with information particularly relevant to laboratory practice. Let us know if any sites have been overlooked and we’ll add them to the list (send email to communications@vistalab.com).

NIEHS Health and Safety Guide to Laboratory Ergonomics.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is one of 25 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

US Department of Health and Human Services.
The National Institutes of Health is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation.

U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Centers for Disease Control – Laboratory Ergonomics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people.

Preventing repetitive stress injuries (RSI’s)
Presentation by Jason Barr, Division of Safety, National Institutes of Health.

Laboratory Ergonomics - University of Minnesota

Human Factors and Ergonomics - Cornell University
This site links to several ergonomic sites that focus on safety issues, such as: carpal tunnel syndrome, back injuries, air quality, sick building syndrome, and lighting.

Practical approach for improving comfort in research environments
Daphne A. Thaung, certified Industrial Hygienist
University of California, San Diego – Environmenent, Health and Saftety Department.

Laboratory Ergonomics - Stanford University
Environmental Health & Safety Department.

ErgoWorld
has planets specifically focused on Office Ergonomics and Injury Prevention/Treatment. This site also has links to other topics in the field (industrial ergonomics, HCI/usability, transportation HF, HF in design), and provides information on employment opportunities, university programs, consultants, products, and events.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
is a commercial site but does have lots of references to CTS. Specific emphasis is on keyboards and personal ways to avoid problems.