Ergonomics in the workplace
Ergonomics is about arranging our environments so we can work comfortably and safely, whether we're in the office or on the move. Learn about ergonomic workstations, mobile devices, proper posture, stretching, and more.
Oregon OSHA
Visit the Oregon OSHA website to learn more about workplace ergonomics and other safety topics. Start here:
Featured video
Office Ergonomics: Simple solutions for comfort and safety
Supporting materials:
Office ergonomics self-assessment
Office ergonomics evaluation
Neutral posture poster
Resources
Setting up a workstation
Office Ergonomics by VelocityEHS assessment
SAIF policyholders can use this resource to evaluate their office workstations to ensure neutral postures.
Symptoms to solutions: Ideas for solving some common office ergonomics issues
Resources for staying safe in your home office.
Learn how to adjust your office chair, monitor, keyboard, and mouse; plus get tips on proper posture and injury prevention
A self-help guide for maximizing comfort and reducing physical stressors
Office ergonomic self-assessment [Spanish]
Use this worksheet to assess your own workstation for comfort and safety.
Office ergonomic evaluation
Use this form to conduct an ergonomic evaluation.
Workstation ergonomics leverage zones [Spanish]
Use this tool to arrange your work area for comfort and safety.
Exercise Bites: 7 minutes to enhance your aerobic fitness, muscle strength - YouTube
This video will help you stay active throughout the day at your workstation. Display this poster with a QR code link to the video in your work area.
Posters
Neutral posture (8.5 x 11 | 11 x 17)
Standing neutral posture (8.5 x 11 | 11 x 17) [Spanish 8.5 x 11 | 11 x 17]
Brainstorming solutions for ergonomic issues
Reducing sprains and strains
BEST – Brainstorming Ergonomic Solutions Tool [Spanish]
Use the Brainstorm Ergonomic Solutions Tool to rethink tasks and make lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling safer.
Save your back, store items safely [Spanish]
This poster includes best practices for storing items so they can be accessed with less strain and sprain risk.
Control work processes
Ergonomics is about fitting the task to the individual. This guide will show you how.
Safe lifting techniques (11 x 17) [Spanish 8.5 x 11 | 11 x 17]
Learn the six steps for safely lifting a load, plus tips for designing lifting tasks with ergonomics in mind.
Hierarchy of controls for musculoskeletal disorders
Use this safety model to design workplace solutions that reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Find it and fix it
This tool describes common ergonomic issues and proposes potential solutions.
Poster | Strengthen and lengthen | Improve core strength and muscle tone with these active exercises. 8.5x11 | 11x17 [Spanish 8.5x11 | 11x17]
Office stretches [Spanish]
Prevent fatigue, discomfort, and musculoskeletal disorders caused by seated office work with these stretching exercises.
Safety in Motion®
A versatile training program proven to reduce injuries from lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other activities that may result in sprains and strains
- Safety In Motion®: Program overview
- Safety In Motion®: The value of warm-up exercises [Spanish]
- Safety In Motion®: Leverage zone poster 8.5 x 11 | 11 x 17 [Spanish 8.5 x 11 | 11 x 17]
Lighting for office and industry
Ergonomic lighting considerations
Provides an overview of lighting considerations in the office work environment, including contrast, glare, and dual-lighting components.
Adequate lighting
The benefits of adequate lighting include greater productivity and accuracy, improved safety and security, and improved morale. This comprehensive safety guide explains how to evaluate lighting in your workplace, including a checklist and additional resources.