Self Help
See How Easy ERGO Can Be:
Demos and Training Tools to Help You Avoid Injury
Ergo Made Easy demos and training tools include tutorials designed specifically for the U-M community as well as links to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines on how to prevent injuries, both at home and on the job. The tutorials and informational links provided are designed to help increase your understanding of ergonomics and how to avoid or alleviate musculoskeletal disorders, such as Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs), Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs), and Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs).
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Tutorials to help improve safety and comfort — on the job and at home
Introduction to Ergonomic and Material Handling Recommendations
- University of Michigan Material Handling Ergonomics Tutorial
- NEW! NIOSH Material Handling (PDF)
- NEW! NIOSH Hand Tools (PDF)
Office Ergonomics
Laboratory Ergonomics
Healthcare Ergonomics
After examining the information in the tutorials listed above, please complete the survey at the conclusion of each tutorial. Completing the tutorials will require you to login using your Kerberos uniqname and password. However, your answers will be confidential and will not be connected to your identity.
NIOSH Design Guidelines (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Recommended workstation measurements