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Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center (UC Davis) - Serving industry and academia through support and study of ergonomics in agricultural work practices.

Article about OSHA's Ergonomics Standard - Article on OSHA's new Ergonomics Program Standard.

Association of Canadian Ergonomists - Association Canadienne d'Ergonomie - Information about the Association.

Balanced Sitting Posture on Forward Sloping Seat - How to reduce the flexion, tension and pain of your back. Written by A.C. Mandal, MD.

Campaign for Better Seating - Information about posture and good chair design.

Compaq Safety and Comfort Guide - A detailed guide to setting up your workstation and work style.

Ergocise - Stretch at you desk - Animated stretches, free reminder program, ergonomic and anatomical information. Includes informative RSI symptom and disease entities.

Ergonomic Office Chairs Health - Collection of articles describing how to set up a safe working environment at the desk.

Ergonomic Society of Australia - To advance the science of ergonomics in Australia by promoting education and research in ergonomics and the application of its principles.

Ergonomics for Writers and Editors - From the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.

Ergonomics Society (UK) - Organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety.

ErgoWeb - Offering ergonomics news, case studies, a buyers guide, and a reference room.

ErgoWellness - Information on services and resources provided by this Austin, Texas business.

HealthyComputing - A free public resource for computer-related health and ergonomics information. Resources with information on preventing computer-related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

IBM - Healthy Computing - IBM Healthy Computing Ergonomics.

Microsoft Hardware Ergonomic Guidelines - A guide designed to help you be comfortable and productive while using your computer.

NIOSH - Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders - Annotated list of NIOSH publications and other resources.

The Office Ergonomic Research Committee (OERC) - A committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in Office Ergonomics and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders.

OSHA Ergonomics Final Rule - OSHA's Final Ergonomics Program Standard.

Typing Injury FAQ - RSI-related information; articles and online postings.

U of Michigan Center for Ergonomics - Multi-disciplinary organization devoted to education and research in ergonomics, the study of work and the efficiency and safety of human-machine systems.

UCSF/UCB Ergonomics Program Computer Tips - Tips for healthy computer use by the University of California's Ergonomics Program.