Ergonomics Resources

Regulations

• WorkSafe BC Ergonomics (MSI) Requirements 4.47 to 4.53
• WorkSafe BC Ergonomics (MSI) 7 step process (UBC)
• UBC Checklist: WSBC MSI Ergonomics Requirements (UBC)

Standards & Guidelines

• CSA Z412
• BIFMA G1-2013 Ergonomics Guideline for Furniture used in Office Work Spaces Designed for Computer Use
• UBC Tech Guidelines-01 60 00 (Ergonomics Requirements)
• Office Design Checklist for Designers (UBC)
• Office Design Guidelines-Detailed (UBC)
• Office Design Guidelines-Simplified (UBC)

Training & Workshops

• Ergo Your Office Tutorial: 1hr live training or online training
• Office Ergo Rep Training 3hrs (live)
• Lab Ergo (Online)
• BioSafety Ergo (Online)
• Safe Lifting (Online)
• Customized ergonomics workshop available upon request (contact: ergonomics.info@ubc.ca)

Office Ergonomics: General

• Office Ergo Rep List (UBC)
• Ergo Your Office Self Assessment
• Ergo Your Office Guide (UBC)
• Office Ergonomics: Summary (UBC)
• WorkSafe BC Office Ergonomics
• Computer Ergonomics: Workstation Layout & Lighting (Ontario Ministry of Labour)
• Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety
• Laptop (video)
• Smartphone (video)
• Re-Use it! UBC: find/list free ergo equipment

Office Ergonomics: Keyboard Shortcuts

• PC
• MAC

Office Ergonomics: Computer Settings (PC)

• Mouse on left and/or change pointer speed
• Increase display size
• Increase Outlook font size

Office Ergonomics: Chairs

• Features to consider when purchasing a new chair + examples (UBC)
• Adjusting Your Chair (video from ErgoCentric)

Lab Ergonomics

• Lab Ergo Tips & Resources (UBC)
• Ergonomics in the Lab: Chair at Biosafety Cabinet (UBC Poster)
• Ergonomics in the Lab: Fumehood (UBC Poster)
• Ergonomics in the Lab: Pulling in Close (UBC Poster)
• Ergonomics in the Lab: Pipette Aids (UBC Poster)
• Ergonomics in the Lab: Pipetting on Bench (UBC Poster)
• Laboratory Ergonomics Guide (UBC Poster)
• Laboratory Ergonomics: Equipment Resource Guide (UBC Poster)

Safe Lifting & Incident Investigations:

• Ergo Services (UBC)
• Safe Lifting Resource Sheet (UBC)
• Safe Lifting: How much is too much (UBC)
• Accident Incident: Ergo Factors to Investigate (UBC)

Assessment Forms & Tools

• WorkSafe BC Ergo Requirements Checklist (UBC)
• Ergo Your Office Self-Assessment (UBC)
• WorkSafe BC MSI worksheet ‘A’
• WorkSafe BC MSI worksheet ‘B’
• WorkSafe BC lifting calculator
• WorkSafe BC carrying, pushing/pulling calculator
• NIOSH Lifting Calculator
• Manual Handling Assessment Chart (UK, Health & Safety Executive)
• RULA
• REBA
• Hand-Arm Vibration Calculator (UK, Health & Safety Executive)
• Quick Exposure Checklist (UK, Health & Safety Executive
• Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) of the Upper Limbs, UK, Health & Safety Executive

Ergonomics Newsletter Articles (UBC):

• Laptop Ergonomics
• Stress & Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Mental Workload
  
• Sitting & Standing
• Musculosketal Injuries
• Desktop Management
• Working at Home Ergonomics
• Keyboard Commands
• Worker & Supervisor Responsibilities

Stretch Prompters*:

• Monkey Matt
• Trisunsoft
• Dejal (Mac Specific)
• Stretching Guide (UBC)
• Resources to support stretch breaks

*Follow up with your healthcare provider for the right stretches for you; use the prompters to remind you.