Tips to prevent back pain

Using a computer

1. When seated the upper body weight shoud be absorbed by the backrest of the chair this will reduce mechancal load to the lower back
2. When multitasking avoid twisting the lower back instead use the chair swivel this way you will be able to obtain a neutral posture where the back joints remain in alignment

Driving a car

Manual handling

DSE posture

Articles on  ergonomics

A brief selection of articles on ergonomics written by Duncan Abbott

Articles on ergonomics published by the Occupational Health Review

• Reasonable adjustments the practicalities

Articles on ergonomics published by the Safety and Health Practitioner

• Cost benefit analysis
• Age and incidence of back pain
• Ergonomics and seating
• Human error in maintenance
• Individual ergonomic plans
• Mechanics of Material handling
• Stress and strain

Articles on ergonomics published by the RSIQ

• Science of Work

Articles on ergonomics published by Safety and Health Expo conference proceedings

• Can ergonomic intervention help the older worker

Articles on ergonomics published by Health and safety at Work

• Introductory articles on ergonomics
• Caring for cleaners
• Enabling acts – accommodating disabled workers

Articles on ergonomics published by The Ergonomist

• Assistive technology can help disabled users
• Seating
• How ergonomics can prevent injuries

Articles on ergonomics published by the Arthritis Research Campaign

• Working in Comfort

Articles on ergonomics published by BackCare

• Do employers care much about the risks that users of display screen equipment (DSE) face in their everyday use of computers?
• Posture at the keyboard

Articles on ergonomics published by the Facilities Mangement

• Sensory impairment
• Inclusive Design
• Sit-stand desks