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Persistent Pain in the Neck! What Resources Help you Prevent MSDs in the Workplace?

Repetitive tasks, awkward postures, twisting and turning, or forceful exertions at work are often associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as neck or back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tendinitis. These are disorders or injuries that affect muscles, tendons, nerves, discs, ligaments, etc. They remain a leading work-related condition. About 30% of all injuries and Read More >

January 23, 2014 by Tom Slavin, Kristine Krajnak, Brian D. Lowe, Thais C. Morata 16 Comments

Ergonomics, Manufacturing, Musculoskeletal Disorders, National Occupational Research Agenda

Using Workers’ Compensation Records for Safety and Health Research

Workers’ compensation insurance has been established in all states to provide income protection, medical treatment, and rehabilitation for employees who are injured or become ill as a result of work. Workers’ compensation claims and medical treatment records along with other information resources have been used to conduct occupational safety and health research and surveillance and Read More >

January 10, 2014 by David F. Utterback, Ph.D.; Alysha R. Meyers, Ph.D., AEP; Steve Wurzelbacher, PhD, CPE, ARM69 Comments

Safety and Health Data, Workers' Compensation