Purchasing Ergonomic Office Furniture
Outlines the process of matching office furniture (including tools, workstation, equipment, and environment) to the workers (and their work tasks) to reduce the hazards for injury and discomfort without undermining productivity.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics Design - Workstation
Document Type:GuidelineYear:1999
Source:Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Office Ergonomics Workbook
The purpose of this workbook is to give you the information you need to make changes so your office suits you. It examines the risk factors of force, repetition and static posture. If you are concerned about your office workstation arrangement or about someone else's, then this book is for you.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:GuidelineYear:1998
Source:Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario WorkersView Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSH Answers Office Ergonomics
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety acts as Canada’s health and safety resource. This website features a search engine that is designed to target items about occupational health and safety that are explained on the answers portion of the OSH website. The site also contains a section on workplace ergonomics.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics Design - Workstation
Document Type:GuidelineYear:n/a
Source:Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyView Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSH Answers Purchasing Ergonomic Office Furniture
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety answers questions about the purchasing of ergonomic office furniture.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics Design - Workstation
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2005
Source:Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyView Source Details
Location: Ontario

The Right Fit - Fitting the Workplace to You
The Right Fit - Fitting the Workplace to You. PowerPoint slide presentation featuring guidelines for computer use.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:PresentationYear:1997
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomics for Computer Users - Practical Guidelines and Tips
Ergonomics for Computer Users - Practical Guidelines and Tips. Seminar to raise awareness of MSD, and how to prevent MSD with proper workstation set-up and Proper work practices. 1-hour training program or free download PowerPoint presentation.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:Training session Year:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Office Ergonomics: It's Your Move
Office Ergonomics: It's Your Move. This video discusses musculoskeletal disorders caused by poor ergonomics. Identifying causes in the workplace and offering suggestions for improving your workspace.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:VideoYear:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Office Safety
Office Safety. This video covers a wide range of hazards that accompany the traditional office environment - ergonomics, slips/trips/falls, materials handling and ventilation are a few of the highlights.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:VideoYear:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Office Workstation Design
Office Workstation Design. Topics include keyboard, mouse, monitor position, chair settings. Also lighting, telephone work and task design principles. A checklist and suggestions are provided.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2007
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Practical Office Ergonomics Workshop
Practical Office Ergonomics Workshop. Participants learn the principles of proper office ergonomics then apply those principles to assess workstations. Ensures workstations are properly adjusted and use of proper work techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Preventing MSDs in the Office
Preventing MSDs in the Office - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Provides answers to basic questions related to MSD and general controls to prevent MSDs.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:ArticleYear:2007
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Computer Ergonomics: Workstation Layout and Lighting
Computer Ergonomics: Workstation Layout and Lighting. Recommendations on position of computer equipment and adjustments to workstation furniture. Reference made to CSA-Z412-00) Guideline on Office Ergonomics.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2005
Source:Ministry of Labour View Source Details
Location: Ontario

Rest Breaks for Computer Operators
Rest Breaks for Computer Operators. This health and safety guideline recommends 5-minute break away from computer tasks for each hour of intensive computer work.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2005
Source:Ministry of Labour View Source Details
Location: Ontario

Setting up the Computer Workstation to Fit You
Setting up the Computer Workstation to Fit You. This fact sheet reviews adjustments workers can make to their computer workstations, related to work surface, chair, keyboard, mouse, monitor, document holder, and office environmental factors of lighting and noise.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2005
Source:Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario WorkersView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Office Ergonomics Handbook
Office Ergonomics Handbook. This handbook serves as a guideline for adjusting all aspects of an office workstation furniture and the office environment.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:GuidelineYear:
Source:Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario WorkersView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty. Outlines the features to consider when purchasing an ergonomic office chair.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics Sitting
Document Type:ArticleYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

How to Adjust Your Chair
How to Adjust Your Chair. Reviews the adjustment features available on common ergonomic office chairs.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics Sitting
Document Type:ArticleYear:2007
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Awareness for the Computer Worker
Ergonomic Awareness for the Computer Worker. Designed to assist participants in recognizing and controlling the risks associated with the extended use of computers.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker Healthcare - General
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

ErgoCheck: Working at an Office Desk
Working at an Office Desk. Reviews proper adjustments to workstation furniture and seating to create neutral postures.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics MSD Prevention
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Ontario Service Safety AllianceView Source Details
Location: Ontario

ErgoCheck: Working at a Reception Desk
Working at a Reception Desk. Reviews workstation set-up to promote neutral postures and reduce forces related to material handling. Mention of task rotation and changes in working positions.

MSD Job Title/Task:Receptionist
Topic:Office Ergonomics MSD Prevention
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Ontario Service Safety AllianceView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Fit for You: A Guide to Ergonomics for Office Workers
Fit for You: A Guide to Ergonomics for Office Workers. This resource guide can be used by employers, supervisors, JHSC and office workers to supplement their understanding of their workplace ergonomic hazards and prevention.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker Services - General
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:GuidelineYear:
Source:Ontario Service Safety AllianceView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Office Layout and Design
Office Layout and Design: Hazard Training. This program explores problems with the overall office layout as well as specific elements of office workstations. Focus on control measures designed to eliminate the risks to worker health.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics
Document Type:Training session Year:
Source:Workers Health & Safety CentreView Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSH Answers Positioning the Monitor
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety lists some questions and answers about how to properly position a computer monitor, including the importance of positioning the monitor correctly and how to set up the monitor at the appropriate viewing angle.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Design - Workstation Office Ergonomics
Document Type:Researched Best PracticeYear:2001
Source:Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyView Source Details
Location: Ontario