Elements of Ergonomic Programs

A Primer Based on Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders

March, 1997

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-117

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
  Disclaimer
Foreword
Abstract
Overview
Acknowledgments
Introduction  		   97-117-a.pdf
(25 pages, 1,008K)
    Step 1: Looking For Signs Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Problems
    Step 2: Setting The Stage For Action
    Step 3: Training-Building In-House Expertise   97-117-b.pdf
(18 pages, 1,170K)
    Step 4: Gathering And Examining Evidence Of WMSDS
    Step 5: Developing Controls   97-117-c.pdf
(19 pages, 1,238K)  
    Step 6: Health Care Management
    Step 7: Proactive Ergonomics
  Toolbox   97-117-d.pdf
(28 pages, 1,217K)
    TRAY 1. Looking For Signs Of WMSDS
    TRAY 2. Setting The Stage For Action   97-117-e.pdf
(22 pages, 899K)
    TRAY 3. Training – Building In-House Expertise
    TRAY 4. Data Gathering-Medical And Health Indicators  
    TRAY 5. Data Gathering-Job Risk Factors
    TRAY 6. Evaluating Job Risk Factors   97-117-f.pdf
(23 pages, 1,066K)
    TRAY 7. Evaluating Control Effectiveness
    TRAY 8. Health Care Management
    TRAY 9. Proactive Ergonomics   97-117-g.pdf
(10 pages, 304K)  
    TRAY 10. Other Primers And Manuals

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