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)

Commuting Ergonomics

Adjusting your environment to fit you is important not only in the office, but also while you are commuting. See the following links for tips about driving ergonomics, bike ergonomics, and helpful ergonomic hints about using smart phones and tablets while on transit.

• Driving Ergonomics
• Distracted Driving; talking on your cell phone, even if hands free, is not recommended
• Bike Ergonomics
• Smart Phones & Tablets

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)

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)

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