Jim Baxter, MS, OTR/L is joined by Cindy Zielinski, MS, OTR/L in today's podcast. Cindy Zielinski is an occupational therapy supervisor and lead for the MHealthy Ergonomics Awareness Program at the University of Michigan. Jim and Cindy discuss the principles of ergonomics and how to determine if your current workspace is the best fit for you and, if not, how to improve it.
Self-help tools are available in the links below to improve your comfort and productivity at work.
https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/ergo-10-tips.pdf
https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/health-well-being/mhealthy/faculty-staff-well-being/ergonomics-awareness/ergonomics-self-help/u-m-material-handling-ergonomics-tutorial
https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/health-well-being/mhealthy/faculty-staff-well-being/ergonomics-awareness/ergonomics-posters-tips
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