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Job Stress
Useful Sites
OSHA: Workers' Page
About this site: Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish and enforce workplace safety standards. The agency provides health and safety information, training, and assistance to both workers and employers. Check out the newly launched Workers' Page to learn your rights and responsibilities. (http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/index.html)  Pluses: Links within the text connect you to other relevant material in English and Spanish.  Minuses: The site seems more geared to service and manufacturing work than office jobs.  Best feature: A link to a complete list of the agency's safety publications, including guidelines on job hazards and preventing workplace violence. |
Cornell University Ergonomics Web
About this site: Cornell University has pulled together an informative site on work design, or ergonomics, based on case studies and research completed at the university. The goal of this site is to give users solid information on how to choose equipment and develop work habits that reduce the risk of injury on the job. The site also provides plenty of tips on ergonomic practices, as well as helpful office information on lighting and indoor air quality. (http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/) Pluses: The helpful tips are easy to implement, and can be applied both home and office computer stations. Minuses: It's difficult to sort through tedious reports to find the more useful tip and checklist pages. Best feature: The tips, guidelines, and shopping advice in the "Ergonomics Information" section will educate you in everything from setting up your workstation to using a computer mouse properly. |
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