International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health · 1996 · 130 citations · 17 references
EngineeringInjury PreventionPreventive MedicineErgonomicsOccupational Disease PreventionOccupational HealthErgonomic AssessmentErgonomic Risk AssessmentOccupational SafetyPhysical ErgonomicsWork-related Musculoskeletal DisordersWorkplace SafetyErgonomic HazardsErgonomic Risk Factor IdentificationErgonomic Risk ReductionManual HandlingMusculoskeletal DisordersSurveillance SystemsWork-related Musculoskeletal Disorder PreventionWorkplace Musculoskeletal Disorders
Work‑related musculoskeletal disorders are common, cause chronic pain and functional impairment, and impose significant societal costs, especially among workers exposed to manual handling, repetitive tasks, static postures, vibrations, and adverse psychosocial conditions. The paper outlines key workplace risk factors and recommends that international bodies establish standards, classifications, and terminology, while enhancing surveillance, education, and training. Ergonomic principles applied in the workplace are the most effective prevention strategy.
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders cause chronic pain and functional impairment, impose heavy costs on society, and reduce productivity. In this position paper from the Scientific Committee for Musculoskeletal Disorders of the ICOH, the most important risk factors at work are described. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders have high incidences and prevalences among workers who are exposed to manual handling, repetitive and static work, vibrations, and poor psychological and social conditions. The application of ergonomic principles in the workplace is the best method for prevention. International organizations should develop standards, common classifications, and terminologies. Surveillance systems should be further developed nationally and in workplaces, and more effort should be directed to information dissemination, education, and training.
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Revised NIOSH equation for the design and evaluation of manual lifting tasks
Thomas Waters, Vern Putz‐Anderson, Arun Garg et al. · Ergonomics · 1993 · 2K citations