Overreaching contributions to MSD development
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The main causes of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs), are awkward body postures. Therefore, workstation adjustability, is best way to reduce this problem to a large extent. An analysis of workstation adjustability, and suggestions presented in it, are outlined.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
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Report: job changes, rotation could reduce MSDs
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According to a study report from Wake Forest University, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a job rotation program and creating worker safety committees, could result in fewer musculoskeletal disorders.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2006
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Back-saving strategies help prevent long-term disability
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Best tips for the employers to prevent back related injuries of the workers, which are the result of hazards associated with lifting tasks, are presented.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2006
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