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<h1>ErgoMatters℠</h1>
<p>ErgoMatters℠ are short articles written by State Fund's team of ergonomics experts. Each article is designed to provide technical or background information on a specific issue pertaining to ergonomics in the workplace.</p>
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<td height="28"><h3>General</h3></td>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/RestBreaks.asp">Additional Rest Breaks Show Reduction in Fatigue and Injury</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ErgoStandard.asp">California's Ergonomic Standard</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ColdStress.asp">Cold Stress</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/CubitalTunnelSyndrome.asp">Cubital Tunnel Syndrome</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/HeatStress.asp">Heat Stress</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Rotation.asp">Job Rotation</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Presenteeism.asp">Presenteeism</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Reaching.asp">Reaching</a> </li>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Seated.asp">Seated Postures</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/StandingGuidelines.asp">Standing Workstation Guidelines</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Stretching.asp">Stretching</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Sunscreens.asp">Sunscreens</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/StorageAreas.asp">Tips for Improving Storage Area Ergonomics</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/VehicleErgo.asp">Tips for Improving Vehicle Ergonomics</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Wellness.asp">Tips for Incorporating Wellness Into Your Ergonomics Program</a></li></ul></td>
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<td height="28"><h3>Office</h3></td>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/BlackberryThumb.asp"></a><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/OfficeChair.asp"></a><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ChairCasters.asp">Chairs Casters, Wheels and Glides</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Headsets.asp">Choosing a Headset</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/OfficeChair.asp">Choosing an Office Chair</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/EasyReading.asp">Easier Reading at the Computer</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/SharedWorkstations.asp">Ergonomic Considerations for Shared Computer Workstations</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Keyboard.asp">Keyboard Shortcuts</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/LaptopErgo.asp">Laptop Ergonomics</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Microbreaks.asp">Microbreaks</a> </li>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/OfficeLight.asp">Office Lighting</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Monitor.asp">Optimal Monitor Placement</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/202020Rule.asp">Practicing the 20-20-20 Rule</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/SaddleChairs.asp">Saddle Chairs</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Netbooks.asp">Tablets: Smaller and Lighter; But are They Better?</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/TaskLighting.asp">Task Lighting</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/TechTension.asp">Tech Related Tension Neck</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/BlackberryThumb.asp">Texting Tenosynovitis (Blackberry Thumb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/OfficeMoves.asp">Tips to Help Prevent Back Injuries for Office Moves</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/VisualErgo.asp">Visual Ergonomics</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Splints.asp">Wrist Splints</a></li></ul></td>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/FatigueMats.asp">Anti-Fatigue Mats</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Belts.asp">Back Belts</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ChooseToolsThatFit.asp">Choose Tools That Fit You, Not Just Your Work</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ConstructionErgo.asp">Construction</a> [English] </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ImproveConstruction.asp">Construction</a> [Spanish] </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Conveyors.asp">Conveyors</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/GripForce.asp">Grip Force and Gloves</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/havs.asp">Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) </a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Painting.asp">Injury Prevention For Painters </a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Insole.asp">Insoles: A Good Option for Workers Who Are on Their Feet</a> </li>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Kneeling.asp">Kneeling: An Alternative to Working in a Stooped Posture</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/UnloadingYourCar.asp">Loading and Unloading Your Vehicle</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Carts.asp">Measuring Push/Pull Forces on Carts</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/PushPull.asp">Pushing and Pulling</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ShoePolicy.asp">Shoes Matter: Ideas for a Shoe Policy</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/BuyingEquipment.asp">Tips for Buying Material Handling Equipment</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Backpacks.asp">Tips to Prevent Injury From Backpacks, Purses, Laptops, and Wallets</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ToolBalancers.asp">Tool Balancers</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Vibration.asp">Whole Body Vibration</a></li></ul></td>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/CosmetologyErgo.asp">Cosmetology and Ergonomics</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/DentalOffice.asp">Dental Offices Ergonomics</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/LibraryErgo.asp"></a><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/ErgoResearch.asp">Ergo Interventions for EMS Workers</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/RestErgoSpan.asp">Ergonomía Y Restaurantes</a> [Spanish] </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/HotelHousekeeping.asp">Hotel Housekeeping Injury Prevention Standard</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Landscaping.asp">Landscaping</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/LibraryErgo.asp">Library Ergonomics</a></li></ul></td>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/LibraryErgo.asp"></a><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Microscope.asp">Microscope Use</a></li>
<li><a href="ErgoMatters/RestErgo.asp">Restaurants Ergonomics</a> [English] </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Childcare.asp">Tips for Childcare Facilities</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/RoomAttendants.asp">Tips for Hotel Room Attendants</a> </li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Wheelchairs.asp">Tips When Handling Wheelchairs</a><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/Landscaping.asp"></a></li>
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<td height="28"><h3>Case Studies</h3></td>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/GuitarMaking.asp">A Successful Case Study on Guitar Making</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/BevDelivery.asp">Beverage Delivery</a></li>
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<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/DryMaterials.asp"></a><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/GuitarMaking.asp"></a> <a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/WaterDelivery.asp">Bottled Water Delivery</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/DryMaterials.asp"> Mixing Dry Materials</a></li>
<li><a href="/safety/ErgoMatters/PalletizingStudy.asp">Palletizing</a></li>
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