Publications
Booklets
Fitting
the Job to the Worker: An ergonomics program guideline (626
KB PDF).- Lessons for Lifting and Moving Materials.
- Office Ergonomics: Practical solutions for a safer workplace.
- Frequently
Asked Questions about Portable Total Body Patient/Resident Lifts (420 KB PDF).
- Frequently
Asked Questions about Sit-to-Stand Patient/Resident Lifts (417
KB PDF).
- Injured
at Work: What workers’ compensation data reveal about work
related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) (505 KB PDF).
- Work
related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck, Back and Upper Extremity
in Washington State, 1996-2004 (63 KB PDF) Summary only;
please contact
SHARP for the entire Technical Report.
Research
- Developing Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) Prevention Tools for High Risk Industries
- L&I's Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention (SHARP) program has a number of additional research reports on ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders available, along with a wealth of other safety and health topics.
Fact Sheets
- Quick Tips for Lifting.
- Lifting
and Injury: Frequently Asked Questions (43 KB PDF).
- Read an article that explains ergonomics, the importance of good ergonomic design and the ease of implementing good ergonomic practices.
