Web-based surveys were sent to Canadian certified ergonomists, Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) and health and safety certification trainers to understand better which ergonomics analysis tools were used in industry and help JHSCs obtain the necessary training required to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The results showed that most of the certified ergonomists u...

Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (WMSDs) present a major problem throughout the world. Strategies to control risks associated with WMSDs typically focus on strategies to reduce the biomechanical loads that people experience during work. It is now evident that to focus workplace risk management strategies only on physical actions during task performance is not the optimal way ...

INTRODUCTION In an age dominated by technology, computers have become a vital tool to keep pace with time and progress. A variety of sectors including banks, government offices, private entities, autonomous institutions etc have computerized their data systems for smooth and faster flow of information [1]. Consequently, the proliferation of computers in the modern office setting has generated c...

BACKGROUND The Services Sector, as defined by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), is comprised of a diverse industry mix and its workers face a variety of occupational exposures and hazards. The objective of this study was to identify high-risk industry groups within the Services Sector for prevention targeting. METHODS Compensable Washington State workers' compensation claims f...

Background: Agriculturists exposed to health hazards are affected by increased occupational disease. This retrospective study aimed investigate situations of work-related diseases and injuries among agriculturists in upper northeast Thailand. Methods: The secondary data international classification 10 th revision...