Ergonomics

European Animal Facility Trends

Published November 2005 Ergonomic specifications and their implications for O&M.

The European standard for ergonomics is "no cage lifting above the head, nor lifting from below the knees." Has implications for room designs, automation, worker health and well-being.

- From Tradeline's Animal Research Facilities 2005 Conference

Learn about OSHA's New Ergonomics Program Standard.