Occupational Ergonomics: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Limb and Back

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Preface by Elisabeth LagerlOf......Page 10
Editors and contributors......Page 12
Methodological issues in epidemiologic studies of musculoskeletal disorders......Page 14
Epidemiology of work-related back disorders......Page 24
Epidemiology of neck and upper limb disorders and workb-lace factors......Page 33
Psychosocial factors at work in relation to musculoskeletal conditions;implications for job design and rehabilitation......Page 42
Analysis and design of jobs for control of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)......Page 64
The psychophysical approach to risk assessment in work-related musculoskeletal disorders......Page 95
Health disorders caused by occupational exposure to vibration......Page 102
Screening for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: research and practice......Page 118
Surveillance for musculoskeletal problems......Page 125
Case definition for upper limb disorders......Page 133
Back risk factors: an overview......Page 142
Psychophysical studies of materials handling: NIOSH lifting equation......Page 162
Biomechanical models in high exertion manual jobs......Page 170
Cost-benefit of ergonomic improvements......Page 191
Clinical case management and rehabilitation of workers with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: a model for integration of medical and ergonomic approaches......Page 197
Experiences in redesigning jobs featuring repetitive tasks......Page 218
Regulatory issues in Occupational Ergonomics......Page 223
Index......Page 230