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What's New
Check
here for news and updates in the field of ergonomics, like featured ergonomics
ideas, latest guidelines, and recommended sites of interest.
About
Ergonomics
Learn more about ergonomics - the science and practice of designing jobs or workplaces to match the capabilities and limitations of the human body – and how you can use it to prevent injuries and reduce costs.
Services
& Resources
Learn about the resources and services in ergonomics that
L&I provides at no cost to Washington businesses.
Success
with Ergonomics
Stories and examples of businesses in Washington State that successfully used ergonomics to keep their workers healthy, reduce workers’ compensation claims, improve morale, productivity and quality.
Evaluation
Tools
Downloadable checklists and calculators to
assist you in identifying musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards in
your workplace.
Industry Guidelines
Industry-specific ergonomics guidelines from business, labor and governmental organizations.
Rule History
Document archive
of the repealed ergonomics rule, its adoption process, Blue Ribbon
Panel report and other rule-related materials.
