Office Ergonomics: Other Places To Get Help
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Other Places To Get Help
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| American Industrial Hygiene Association | |
| American Industrial Hygiene Association | |
| Web Address: | www.aiha.org |
The American Industrial Hygiene Association's members are scientists and engineers committed to protecting the health and safety of people in the workplace and the community. The association's Web site has information on ergonomics, including a brochure for consumers titled An Ergonomics Approach to Avoiding Workplace Injury. | |
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 |
| E-mail: | 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 |
| E-mail: | pemr@aaos.org |
| Web Address: | www.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 Web site contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise. | |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | |
| 1600 Clifton Road | |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-311-3435 (404) 498-1515 for public inquiries |
| E-mail: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, working with state and local health officials and the public in the fight against communicable diseases and cancer. The agency provides information to the public about disease prevention and treatment. | |
| 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. | |
| Last updated: | June 13, 2007 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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