The Introduction to the main text mentioned several ergonomics primers and manuals. Some of these documents and selected ergonomics texts are listed in Tray 10–A. These documents, along with other reports already cited in the toolbox and located in the reference list at the end of the main text, can serve as added sources of information in addressing various ergonomics topics.

NIOSH staff can be helpful in identifying materials appropriate to your needs. Requests can be made by calling 1–800–35–NIOSH (1–800–356–4674). In addition, computer on-line services are available to access assorted ergonomic information. The Internet sites are:

ERGOWEB at http://ergoweb.com/

NIOSH at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

Tray 10–A. Other Selected Ergonomics Primers, Manuals, and Texts General Ergonomics Manuals Making the Job Easier—An Ergonomics Idea Book. [1988]; National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143–3201. Ergonomics—A Basic Guide. [1988]; Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: L8N 1H6 Cumulative Trauma Disorders—A Manual for Musculoskeletal Diseases of the Upper Limbs. [1988]; Putz-Anderson V, ed.; Taylor and Francis Inc., 1900 Frost Road, Suite 101, Bristol, PA 19007. Lessons For Lifting and Moving Materials. [1996]; Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Consultation and Compliance, P.O. Box 44610, Olympia, WA 98504–4610. Creating the Ergonomically Sound Workplace. [1993]; Ostrom LT; Jossey-Bass Publishers, 350 Sansomee Street, San Francisco, CA 94104. The Ergonomics of Workspaces and Machines—A Design Manual. [1995]; Corlett EN, Clark TS; Taylor & Francis, Inc., 1900 Frost Road, Suite 101, Bristol, PA 19007. Industrial Ergonomics—A Practitioner's Guide. [1985]; Alexander DC, Pulat BM, eds.; Institute of Industrial Engineers, 25 Technology Park/Atlanta, Norcross, GA 30092. Industry or Operation Specific Manuals Ergonomics Program Management Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants. [1993]; Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC, OSHA Report No. 3123. Stand, Lift, Carry—Back Care and Manual Materials Handling in Construction. [1993]; Construction Safety Association of Ontario, 74 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5C 2A5. Ergonomics Awareness Manual. UAW Health and Safety Department, 8000 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48214. Management Strategies for Preventing Strains and Sprains: A Guide to Practical Ergonomics. [1988]; American Meat Institute, P.O. Box 3556, Washington, DC 20007. UAW—GM Ergonomics Handbook. [May 1990]; UAW-GM Center for Health and Safety, 29815 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Ergonomics Texts Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs): A Reference Book for Prevention. [1995]; Kuorinka I, Forcier L, eds.; Taylor & Francis Inc., 1900 Frost Road, Suite 101, Bristol, PA 19007. Occupational Ergonomics—Theory and Applications. [1996]; Bhattachrya A, McGlothlin JD, eds.; Marcel Dekker, Inc., 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Ergonomic Design for People at Work. Vol 1. [1983]; Eastman Kodak Co., Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003. Ergonomic Design for People at Work. Vol 2. [1986]; Eastman Kodak Co., Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003. Fitting the Task to Man. [1982]; Grandjean E; Taylor and Francis Ltd, London, England. Ergonomics—How to Design for Ease and Efficiency. [1994]; Kroemer K, Kroemer H, Kroemer-Elbert K; Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Ergonomic Interventions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries in Industry. [1987]; American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Lewis Publishers Inc.,121 S. Main St., Chelsa, MI 48118 Cumulative Trauma Disorders—Prevention, Evaluation, Treatment. [1997]; Erdil M, Dickerson OB, eds.; Van Nostrand Reinhold, 115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003. Evaluation of Human Work. [1990]; Wilson JR, Corlett EN, eds.; Taylor & Francis Inc., 1900 Frost Road, Suite 101, Bristol, PA 19007.

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