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Home Objectives Ergonomics for Children Guidelines Student Research Research Applying Ergonomics in Educational Environments Summary Table of Research & Applied Papers/ References Information for Teachers ECEE Around the World Members Links	\| Home \| Objectives \| Guidelines \| Student Research \| Research \| Application \| \| Summary Table \| Around the World \| Members \| Links \|	Societies with Ergonomics for Children Special Interest Groups (SIGs) University Research Anthropometric Data Application of Ergonomics in Schools Computer Workstation Guidelines Computers and Vision Backpacks/ Carrying Cases Legislation
	Links The entries on this page are under constant revision and include sites that provide impartial, topical information rather than wholly commercial details of products or services.
	Societies with Ergonomics for Children Special Interest Groups (SIGs) New Zealand Ergonomics Society: Ergonomics in Schools SIG Ergonomics Society (UK): Ergonomics 4 Schools HFES (USA): Education Technical Group University Research Cornell University Children and Computing Page, USA This page contains research findings of computer use school studies, guidelines for computer workstation and posture, and guidelines for backpack use Curtin University Children and Computers Page, Australia Under Construction. Will have information on children and computers directed at children, teachers, parents and researchers University of Surrey, Robens Centre for Health Ergonomics, UK The occurance of back pain in school children. Description of 3 year study currently being conducted University of Otago, School of Education, New Zealand Information targeted at teachers Anthropometric Data Anthrokids, USA Largest database we've been able to find on children anthropometrics Childata (Department of Trade and Industry UK) Do a search for 'Childata' from this page. The handbook of child measurements and capabilities - data for design safety. The book is free and can be ordered from the web site. Application of Ergonomics in Schools Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School Students - Oregon, USA Directed at students and teachers. Shows low cost changes that can be made. Ergonomics4Schools, U.K. A website of the Ergonomics Society in the U.K. to help teach students about the scope of ergonomics and provide some specific guidelines. Computer Workstation Guidelines Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School Students - Oregon, USA Directed at students and teachers. Shows low cost changes that can be made. Computers and Vision Vision Guidelines for Children and Computer Use Good information and guidelines on reducing visual strain with computer use. Backpacks/Carrying Cases Cornell University, USA Backpack guidelines backpack guidelines Chiropractic site, USA numberous links to various articles on backpacks. Unfortunately, some links point to pages that no longer exist. Legislation New Jersey Assembly Bill A545: Establishes a study commission on ergonomics in education California AB2532: Textbook weight (limits by 2004) when linked, enter AV2532 PLEASE NOTE: Inclusion of a web site in the above list does not constitute endorsement by the IEA or the ECEE Technical Committee of any product or service described, or opinion expressed, on the pages of that site.
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