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Safety and Health at Work
Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: NIOSH is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Job Accommodation Network, Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor. JAN is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities.
California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation: A joint labor-management body created by the workers' compensation reform legislation of 1993 and charged with overseeing the health and safety and workers' compensation systems in California and recommending administrative or legislative modifications to improve their operation.
California Division of Workers' Compensation: DWC monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.
Ergonomics/Stop the Pain: AFL-CIO links concerning ergonomics
CU Ergo: Cornell University's main ergonomics page
ergo tips: This area of Cornell University's ergonomics site offers quick guidelines to identify specific problems and improve the ergonomic design of your computer workstation.
Office Ergonomics: Contains information on office ergonomics, which is treated separately from general (industrial) ergonomics. Includes a checklist that allows readers to learn the risks and find solutions to repetitive stress injuries.
RSI Support/Injured Workers Groups: A comprehensive listing of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) and Injured Worker Support Groups.
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