Sources of Additional Information

Yale University Contacts:

Office of Environmental Health & Safety 785-3550
135 College Street
A source of formal and informal ergonomics training and training materials, on-site work station evaluations, and assistance with planning for new work spaces.

Purchasing Department 432-9955
155 Whitney Avenue
Assists in the selection and procurement of ergonomically-sound furniture and workstation peripheral equipment. Provides guidance in planning new office work spaces.

University Health Services Center & Employee Health Office 432-0071
17 Hillhouse Avenue
Primary medical care and management for occupationally-related injuries and illnesses, employee wellness and preventative health programs, and specialized rehabilitation and physical therapy services.

Written References:
Deyo, RA (ed.). 1988. Back Pain in Workers: Occupational Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Volume 3/Number 1. Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia, PA.

Kasdan, ML (ed.). 1989. Occupational Hand Injuries: Occupational Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Volume 4/Number 3. Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia, PA.

White, LA (ed.). 1992. Back School Programs: Occupational Medicine State of the Art Reviews, Volume 7/Number 1. Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia, PA.

Yale University Office of Environmental Health & Safety. 1997. A Guide for the Safe Use of Video Display Terminals, (also available in PDF format, see below)

Web Site References:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)- Ergonomics (weblink)
( HYPERLINK http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ergopage www.cdc.gov/niosh/ergopage)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Ergonomics (weblink)
( HYPERLINK http://www.osha-slc.gov/sltc/ergonomics www.osha-slc.gov/sltc/ergonomics)

Yale University Office of Environmental Health & Safety. 1997. A Guide for the Safe Use of Video Display Terminals (weblink) (www.yale.edu/oehs/PDF_files/rtk_4971.pdf)