A guide to good Ergonomics

These guides are designed to give you useful and user-friendly information so that you can actively promote your own health and well-being in College. They take an ergonomics and occupational therapy perspective.

There are 6 sections in this series, Exam ergonomics, Desktop/Workstation ergonomics, Laptop ergonomics, Study ergonomics, Lecture ergonomics, & tip's on pacing.

Each section highlights some common problems with this action, goes through good ergonomics and gives some tips. There is also a list of references and website. If you want more information try our 'additional info' which links to external organisations with valuable and important information regarding ergonomics.

Please remember these guides are for information only.

• They have been designed to be as user-friendly as possible and so are not academic texts.


• If you have concerns about your ergonomics, please consult an appropriate practitioner, such as an ergonomist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or medical practitioner.


• Always use common sense in working with guidelines, if in doubt, seek the advice of an appropriate professional.

Below are specific Ergonomic areas. Click on them to find out more information :

• Exam Ergonomics


• Desktop computer ergonomics


• Laptop Ergonomics


• Ergonomics and studying


• Ergonomics in Lectures


• Thirteen Questions about Pacing


• Common ergonomic equipment


• More Ergonomic websites & info