Ergonomic Checkpoints

A complete university textbook on designing work systems around people, from posture and workstation layout to cognition, work organization and sustainable production. Peer reviewed and richly illustrated.

Cecilia Berlin, Caroline Adams

A jargon-free introduction to ergonomics for beginners, told through stories of workers who improved their jobs, with practical tips and links to learn more. Colorful and easy to read.

International Ergonomics Association

Practical guidelines for health and safety staff on assessing and improving work, covering workstation design, manual handling, work environment and participatory ergonomics. Written for workplaces with limited resources.

International Commission on Occupational Health and International Ergonomics Association

A step-by-step primer for building a workplace ergonomics program: spotting problems, involving workers, training, analyzing jobs and controlling risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders. Packed with tools and case examples.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

A short study on the business case for ergonomics, with criteria to weigh the costs and benefits of workplace measures such as height-adjustable desks. Useful for managers who need numbers to justify changes.

Urban Daub, Alexander Ackermann and Verena Kopp