Ergonomics / Human Factors / Musculoskeletal Injury

Ergonomics / Human Factors / Musculoskeletal Injury

A Comparison of Lumbar Spine and Muscle Loading Between Male and Female Workers During Box Transfers" "Combined with smaller body size, less strength, and the sequential lifting technique used by females, this could potentially mean greater risk of back injury. Workers should be trained early to limit excessive and repetitive stretching of their lumbar spine passive tissues."

Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury

Pushing & Pulling - Handcarts: Operators should be trained on appropriate body positioning for the type of cart and load being handled

Materials Handling: Heavy Lifting

The Business Case for Ergonomics / Human Factors

Healthcare Ergonomics

Ergonomics Program Implementation Continuum: Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders & Slips, Trips, and Falls in Healthcare

Unit-based Hazard Assessment for Safe Patient Handling

Patient Care Ergonomics

Practical Demonstrations of Ergonomic Principles

A Physician's Guide for the California Ergonomics Standard

Using Carts in Healthcare: a resource guide for reducing musculoskeletal injury

Assessment Criteria and Care Plan for Safe Patient Handling and Movement

LIFTING TECHNIQUES

Patient Lift Teams

University of Michigan 3D Static Strength Prediction Program

Ergonomics Tools

Evaluation Tools

Ergonomics - Identify Problems

Ergonomic Assessment Toolkit

MSD Prevention Toolbox - More on In-depth Risk Assessment Methods

A Back Injury Prevention Guide For Healthcare Providers

Best Practices for Site-Wide Hospital Ergonomics

Movement and Posture Checklist

Back Injury Prevention Program

Back Safety and Lifting

Hazards and risks associated with manual handling in the workplace

ELEMENTS OF ERGONOMICS PROGRAMS

Using the Snook Push/Pull Tables

Using Carts in Healthcare: a resource guide for reducing musculoskeletal injury

Prevention of Work Related MSD in Dental Clinics

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Anatomy of an injury

Material Handling Training Videos

Risks and causes of musculoskeletal injuries among health care workers

Vanderbilt Smooth Moves Safe Patient Handling Equipment Demo

Participatory Action Oriented Training for Hospital Nurses Program to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders / Ergonomics

Conduct risk assessments to determine the safest methods for patient handling

Use Control Measures to Minimize Risks of Patient Handling

International Ergonomics Association

SAFE PATIENT HANDLING

Ergonomics and Occupational Biomechanics Laboratory

Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

MSD Prevention Guideline

Ergonomics

Centre of Research Expertise in the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Resource Manual for the MSD Prevention Guideline

MSD Tool Kit

Analysis Tools for Ergonomists

RULA - Rapid Upper Limb Assessment

Ergonomics

Laboratory Ergonomics

The Oregon Coalition for HealthCare Ergonomics

User's Display Screen Equipment - Workstation Self-Assessment

Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario - MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS PREVENTION SERIES

Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders -
Guidelines for Nursing Homes

Effectiveness and Cost Benefit of Ceiling Lifts to Reduce Musculoskeletal Injury

Ergonomic Patient Handling - Policy Guidelines

Reference Guidelines for Safe Patient Handling

High-Risk Manual Handling of Patients in Healthcare

Transfer Assist Devices for Safer Handling of Patients - A Guide for Selection and Safe Use

A Guide for Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting

Safety and Health Topics Ergonomics

Cornell University Ergonomics Web

Ergonomics

Work Safe BC - An Owner's Manual for Backs

Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

A Guide to Bed Safety Bed Rails in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Health Care

Handle With Care ®: The American Nurses Association’s Campaign to Address Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Patient Handling in a Military Treatment Facility

PATIENT CARE ERGONOMIC PROGRAM

Quality Healthcare Network - Human Factors

Computer Ergonomics: Workstation Layout and Lighting

Computer Workstations Checklist
This checklist can help you create a safe and comfortable computer workstation.

Computer Workstations - Purchasing Guide

Musculoskeletal Disorders

CSA-Z412-00 (R2011) - Guideline on Office Ergonomics

Calculating Recommended Weight Limit (RWL)

Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation

Designing Workplaces for Safer Handling of People

Assessing Facility & Patient Needs Towards Appropriate Selection of Safe-Lift Equipment

Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Back and Material Handling Issues

Computer Workstations - eTools

Safe Lifting and Movement of Nursing Home Residents

A Business Case for Patient Care Ergonomic Interventions

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Workplace Factors

HealthCare Wide Hazards Module - Ergonomics

Patient Handling Techniques to Prevent MSDs in Health Care

Patient Care Ergonomics

Ergonomics and the Computer Workstation

Office Ergonomics Handbook

Hospital Ergonomics

ERGONOMIC SEATING EVALUATION FORM

Ergonomics in Healthcare Delivery

Typing Injuries Frequently Asked Questions -- Answered

Miscellaneous Resources from NASA Occupational Health

An Ergonomics Guide for Kitchens in Healthcare

An Ergonomics Guide for Hospital Laundries

An Ergonomics Guide for Hospital Pharmacies

Resource Manual for the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario

Publication items on Musculoskeletal Disorders

Overuse Injury

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet

GUIDELINES TO IMPLEMENTIING AND PERFORMIING PHYSIICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIIS HANDBOOK

Ergonomics Resources

Patient Handling and the Application of Ergonomics Requirements

The Illustrated Guide to Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Ambulatory Care Falls Prevention Champions Training 2009

PREVENTION OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN SONOGRAPHY

Safe Patient Handling and Movement Principles

A EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN ON MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

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