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Espinoza-Martinez, Julie A.
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Industrial Ergonomics And Safe Lifting Practices: Food Depot [Slides]
Injuries happen when we go beyond what tissues can handle. It's repeated loading and subsequent failure of soft tissue that seem to account for most low back pain. This presentation discusses some common causes of workplace injuries and ways to reduce the likelihood of them happening.
A Guided Approach to Setting up Your Workstation at Home [Slides]
Due to COVID-19 LANL has moved to a reality where most people are telecommuting from their homes and social distancing measures require a new normal. This requires the challenge of setting up an at home workstation to be as ergonomically friendly as possible. Sometimes space within the home is limited and office space may double as a dining space, kitchen counter or general use area. Other times, a desk and chair are present, but may not have the adjustability needed to provide a suitable long-term work environment. When setting up the home work environment remember to implement ergonomics basics.