Several office and furniture design companies provide free, valuable resources on ergonomics for design. I've highlighted two particular examples:
- The ergonomics section of the Allsteel web site includes a downloadable reference guide: Ergonomics and Design (PDF). This is one of the best introductory ergonomic guides that I've seen, with a clear explanation of basic anthropometrics and references for further information. The guide effectively provides illustrations, a glossary and representative data tables to inform readers about designing for offices - including universal design.
- Steelcase's ergonomic section covers many of the same fundamentals, but give's broader consideration to other areas of ergonomics such as cognitive and acoustic concerns in office design. The site also has a dedicated research article section, which covers both strategic (e.g. "A Macro-ergonomic Approach) and tactical (e.g. "Choosing a Chair") topics.
