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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society  - http://hfes.org/  Information about the Society, its member services, and activities.  The Office Ergonomic Research Committee (OERC)  - http://www.oerc.org/  A committee of companies dedicated to the advancement of research in Office Ergonomics and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders.  Compaq Safety and Comfort Guide  - http://www.hp.com/ergo/  A detailed guide to setting up your workstation and work style.  HealthyComputing  - http://www.healthycomputing.com/  A free public resource for computer-related health and ergonomics information. Comprehensive resources with information on preventing computer-related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  Typing Injury FAQ  - http://www.tifaq.org/  RSI-related information; articles and online postings.  Balanced Sitting Posture on Forward Sloping Seat  - http://www.acmandal.com  How to reduce the flexion, tension and pain of your back. Written by A.C. Mandal, MD.  Ergocise - Stretch at you desk  - http://ergocise.com/  Animated stretches, free reminder program, ergonomic and anatomical information. Includes informative RSI symptom and disease entities.  Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center (UC Davis)  - http://ag-ergo.ucdavis.edu/  Serving industry and academia through support and study of ergonomics in agricultural work practices.  Ergonomics Society (UK)  - http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/  Organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety.  Association of Canadian Ergonomists - Association Canadienne d'Ergonomie  - http://www.ace-ergocanada.ca/  Information about the Association.  U of Michigan Center for Ergonomics  - http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/ioe/C4E/  Multi-disciplinary organization devoted to education and research in ergonomics, the study of work and the efficiency and safety of human-machine systems.  IBM - Healthy Computing  - http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/healthycomputing  IBM Healthy Computing Ergonomics.  Microsoft Hardware Ergonomic Guidelines  - http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/ergo/  A guide designed to help you be comfortable and productive while using your computer.  Ergonomics for Writers and Editors  - http://www.sfwa.org/ergonomics/  From the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.  Ergonomic Society of Australia  - http://www.ergonomics.org.au  To advance the science of ergonomics in Australia by promoting education and research in ergonomics and the application of its principles.  Ergonext: Workplace Ergonomic Solutions  - http://www.ergonext.com  Free online ergonomic programs, regulations, information, checklists, forms, training, products, and solutions.  Ergonomics on Medbroadcast.com  - http://www.medbroadcast.com/health_topics/ergonomics/  Health information site (Canada)  UCSF/UCB Ergonomics Program Computer Tips  - http://www.me.berkeley.edu/ergo/services/tips.html  Tips for healthy computer use by the University of California's Ergonomics Program.  ErgoWellness  - http://www.ergowellness.net/  Information on services and resources provided by this Austin, Texas business.  Ergonomics and Back Pain in the Workplace  - http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/ergo/ergo01.html  Information about understanding and preventing back pain in the workplace, by Spine-Health.com.  Article about OSHA's Ergonomics Standard  - http://www.inventoryops.com/ergonomics.htm  Article on OSHA's new Ergonomics Program Standard.  NIOSH - Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders  - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/  Annotated list of NIOSH publications and other resources.  OSHA Ergonomics Final Rule  - http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=16305  OSHA's Final Ergonomics Program Standard.