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    Ergonomic Program - NIOSH
  • 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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