Occupational ergonomics : work related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and back / edited by Francesco Violante, Thomas Armstrong, and Åsa Kilbom
1. Methodological issues in epidemiologic studies of musculoskeletal disorders -- 2. Epidemiology of work-related back disorders -- 3. Epidemiology of neck and upper limb disorders and work-place factors -- 4. Psychosocial factors at work in relation to musculoskeletal conditions -- implications for job design and rehabilitation -- 5. Analysis and design of jobs for control of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) -- 6. The psychophysical approach to risk assessment in work-related musculoskeletal disorders -- 7. Health disorders caused by occupational exposure to vibration -- 8. Screening for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: research and practice -- 9. Surveillance for musculoskeletal problems -- 10. Case definition for upper limb disorders -- 11. Back risk factors: an overview -- 12. Psychophysical studies of materials handling: NIOSH lifting equation -- 13. Biomechanical models in high exertion manual jobs -- 14. Cost-benefit of ergonomic improvements -- 15. Clinical case management and rehabilitation of workers with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: a model for integration of medical and ergonomic approaches -- 16. Experiences in redesigning jobs featuring repetitive tasks -- 17. Regulatory issues in Occupational Ergonomics
Summary
A collection of lectures from renowned international experts from the 1999 International Course for the Advanced Training in Occupational Health. Deals with work-related musculoskeletal disorders
