The publications below are provided here for your use. They include the economic benefits of ergonomics, how to implement a program and the impact of back belts.
- "Good Ergonomics is Good Economics", by Hal Hendrick. (643KB)
- "Worker Protection: Private Sector Ergonomics Programs Yield Positive Results", GAO Report (1.87MB)
- "Applications Manual for Revised Lifting Guide", NIOSH (2.30MB)
- "Elements of Ergonomics Programs" , NIOSH (4.91MB)
- "Workplace Use of Back Belts: Review and Recommendations", NIOSH (561KB)
- "Back Belts: Do They Prevent Injury?" NIOSH (1.13MB)
- "Easy Ergonomics - A Practical Approach for Improving the Workplace", California OSHA (1.68MB)
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