Office ergonomics
Office ergonomics looks at the optimal design of office systems to ensure the health, safety, comfort and productivity of their users, predominantly office employees. It includes the design of jobs, the organization of work, the layout of the office, and the design and set-up of office workstations—chairs, desks, computers, keyboards, lighting and more. IWH research in this area focuses on office ergonomics training and implementation.
Systematic Review
Systematic Review
Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review
The most common occupational health complaints among computer users are visual problems such as eye discomfort and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain in the neck and upper extremities. This report shares the findings of a systematic review to identify studies that evaluated the effects of workplace interventions on visual or upper extremity MSDs among computer users.
Published: January 2006
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Project
Role of workplace interventions to prevent upper extremity MSDs: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2008
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Project
Effective workplace interventions to prevent upper extremity disorders: a systematic review update
Status: Completed 2016
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Project
Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review
This systematic review evaluated the effects of workplace interventions on visual or upper body musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders among computer users. The goal was to provide scientifically credible evidence about how to reduce the health risks associated with computer work.
Status: Completed 2006