Fitting the task to the person: ergonomics for very small businesses

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Fitting the task to the person: ergonomics for very small businesses

Fitting the task to the person: ergonomics for very small businesses

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
USA
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Provider (Original)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Description

This booklet presents basic ergonomic principles for very small businesses. It does not include issues specific to computer use, construction or agriculture. You may need the advice of an ergonomics consultant or other outside experts. The field of ergonomics is dynamic, and new information is constantly being developed. 

 

This booklet presents basic ergonomic principles for very small businesses. It does not include issues specific to computer use, construction or agriculture. You may need the advice of an ergonomics consultant or other outside experts. The field of ergonomics is dynamic, and new information is constantly being developed. 

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Poor work organisation
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2012