Ergonomic concerns specific to the field/industrial setting include tool and equipment use, lifting, pushing, reaching and carrying. The same risk factors that apply to office ergonomics are of concern in the industrial setting- excessive force, excessive repetition, awkward postures and static positions.
Use our resources for more information on field ergonomics:
Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)



