Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
Injury Violence and Prevention Program
3530 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 351-7888
Fax: (213) 351-2713
Email: ivpp@ph.lacounty.gov
Office/Workstation Injury Prevention
Working at your workstation in the office all day can result in common overuse and repetitive occupational injuries. These can include musculoskeletal injuries, such as back strain or carpal tunnel syndrome, and vision, and hearing problems (NIOSH, Health and Safety Manual, 2001). Applying some ergonomic solutions below, can help reduce your risk of these physical problems and improve your comfort and increase your ability to work more effectively.
