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Office Ergonomics
Organizations
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) | |
| 395 E Street SW | |
| Suite 9200 | |
| Washington, DC 20201 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) (202) 245-0625 (513) 533-8328 (outside the U.S.) |
| Fax: | (513) 533-8347 |
| Email: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/niosh |
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. NIOSH also provides information to the public. | |
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Rosemont, IL 60018-4262 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186 |
| Fax: | (847) 823-8125 |
| Email: | orthoinfo@aaos.org |
| Web Address: | www.orthoinfo.aaos.org |
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS website contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise. | |
| American Industrial Hygiene Association | |
| 2700 Prosperity Avenue | |
| Suite 250 | |
| Fairfax, VA 22031 | |
| Phone: | (703) 849-8888 |
| Fax: | (703) 207-3561 |
| Email: | infonet@aiha.org |
| Web Address: | www.aiha.org |
American Industrial Hygiene Association members are scientists and engineers committed to protecting the health and safety of people in the workplace and the community. This group's Web site has information on ergonomics, including a brochure for consumers titled An Ergonomics Approach to Avoiding Workplace Injury. | |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Workplace Safety and Health | |
| 1600 Clifton Road | |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) |
| TDD: | TTY: 1-888-232-6348 |
| Email: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/workplace |
This U.S. government Web site has general information on hazards, illness, injuries, and diseases that may be related to the workplace. It also has information on safety and prevention. | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor | |
| 200 Constitution Avenue | |
| Washington, DC 20210 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742) |
| TDD: | 1-877-889-5627 toll-free |
| Web Address: | www.osha.gov |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides information about hazards at the workplace and about worker safety. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 8, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy | |
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