The term “ergonomics” is derived from two Greek words: “ergon”, meaning work and “nomoi”, meaning natural laws. Ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands.

Websites

Occupational Health & Safety Administration, OSHA
Read about the agency’s efforts to create ergonomic workplaces

Ergoweb
A collection of ergonomics standards, guidelines, reference materials, biomechanical analysis tools, case studies and anthropometry data

Cornell Ergonomics Web
Provides extensive information about improving health and comfort through ergonomics

UCLA Ergonomics
Research into repetitive strain injuries (RSI), office environments and more