Ergonomics for Librarians and Library
Staff
Chris Hamrick, Ergonomics Technical Advisor,
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Is your work giving you aches and pains?
Learning about ergonomics can help you be safer and more comfortable in your workplace, improve long-term health, and guide you in making the right changes. This session is designed for the particular concerns of the library environment.
This session is intended for librarians and library managers,
and anyone concerned with ergonomics and with making the library or office work
environment healthier for themselves and for their staff. The following topics
will be discussed:
- introduction to ergonomics
- musculoskeletal Disorders (a.k.a. "Cumulative Trauma Disorders")
- computer workstation ergonomics
- visual issues
- musculoskeletal issues
- materials handling
- ergonomic design strategies in a library environment
- safety & hygiene resources