Training Resources & Links
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major national problem costing the economy – by conservative estimates – over $50 billion every year, according to OSHA and confirmed by a recent report by the National Academy of Sciences1 . For those who work in laboratories, the number one cause for work-related MSDs is the use of pipettes. By increasing your awareness of the causative factors for injuries and muscle stress, and adopting ergonomically-correct practices, the risk of injury can be greatly diminished.
As a service of our professional community, we are pleased to bring you a great starting place for locating information about laboratory ergonomics. Additionally, a wealth of information is available from U.S. governmental agencies, universities and industry sources.
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace: Low Back and Upper Extremities, National Research council and Institute of Medicine, January 2001.
|
|
