An introduction to the principles of occupational ergonomics

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• Personal Author:
  Frederick, Linda J. ; Habes, Daniel J. ; Schloemer, Joann R.
• Description:
  The principles of occupational ergonomics were considered by addressing: the definition and goals of occupational ergonomics; the prevention of ergonomic health problems; hazard identification; preventive health programs; and evaluation of interventions and programs. The focus of this communication was on the prevention and control of the two major categories of occupational health problems affecting the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems. The first was upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders associated with repetitive and forceful hand and wrist movements. The second related to muscle strain and fatigue due to static muscular work. A sample ergonomic checklist was included to assist in identification of potential workplace hazards. The authors conclude that the occupational nurse is uniquely able to recognize, evaluate, and control ergonomic hazards and take part in preventing them. Enhanced performance of basic nursing functions of promoting health and preventing illness and injury was associated with knowledge and application of the principles of ergonomics. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Delivery Of Health Care Health Personnel Nervous System Diseases Occupational Health Preventive Medicine Safety Staff Development
• Keywords:
  Medical-care Medical-personnel Nervous-system-disorders NIOSH-Author Nurses Occupational-health Occupational-health-nursing Occupational-health-programs Preventive-medicine Worker-health
• ISSN:
  0029-7933
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  32
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:00205785
• Citation:
  Occup Health Nursing 1984 Dec; 32:643-645
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  1985
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Occupational Health Nursing
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:58749f016e2c97bc14fd1b9d7a33ebef5abd36beeb94fa4e36a3f2df520252e4d6b0c7da13f7ed974aa5cbabc5ad460244bf2708b12f08a2e9d168c5371daabd
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/204148/cdc_204148_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 6.70 MB ]