Microscope Work – Ergonomic Problems and Remedies

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• Personal Author:
  Moss E ; Ostberg O
• Description:
  The widespread use of optical microscopes in industry and medicine has been accompanied by complaints from microscopists about eye fatigue, musculoskeletal strain, stress, and related occupational diseases. This paper reviews literature to be used by HIOSH in disseminating information on ergonomic issues in microscope work. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Asthma Ergonomics Eye Fatigue Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal System Occupational Health Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety Sense Organs Sense Organs / Injuries Vision Disorders

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• Keywords:
  Bronchial Asthma Diseases Eyes Eye Strain Microscopy MSD Musculoskeletal System Disorders Posture Repetitive Work Stress Vision Disorders

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• Publisher:
  Human Factors Association of Canada
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Proceedings
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DSHEFS - Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  402-406
• Volume:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20051155
• Citation:
  Proceedings of the 1984 International Conference on Occupational Ergonomics, May 7-9, 1984, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Attwood DA, McCann C, Sugarman RC, eds. Rexdale, Ontario, Canada: Human Factors Association of Canada, 1984 May; 1:402-406
• Contact Point Address:
  Olov Ostberg, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45226
• Editor(s):
  Attwood DA; McCann C; Sugarman RC
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  1984
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Proceedings of the 1984 International Conference on Occupational Ergonomics, May 7-9, 1984, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/211255/cdc_211255_DS1.pdf
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  [PDF - 3.88 MB ]