Occupational Risk

Prevention of Musculokskeletal Disorders Highlighted in NIOSH Workplace Manual

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, May 26th, 1997

Practical approaches for protecting workers from job-related musculoskeletal disorders are highlighted in a new document from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Elements of Ergonomics Programs: A Primer Based on Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders outlines approaches that are commonly used for identifying, correcting, and preventing work-related musculoskeletal problems. Through actual examples from two decades of NIOSH research and assistance, it also illustrates how those techniques can be tailored successfully for specific types of workplaces. ...

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