Many people don’t realize that a poorly designed computer workstation and/or bad work habits can result in serious health problems. Common problems associated with poor design or habits relating to office ergonomics include discomfort in the back, neck and shoulders, hands and wrists, as well as headaches and eyestrain. These are all symptoms to be…
Many people get work-related back injuries, wrist disorders, and assorted strains and sprains. Injuries may occur suddenly or may develop slowly over time. Sometimes improving our “fit” while working can help prevent these injuries; however, often away-from-work factors complicate the ergonomics process. Although it is believed that injuries are caused by many factors, I encourage…
On January 29, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor proposed changes to occupational injury and illness recording and reporting practices. OSHA is proposing to revise its Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting (Recordkeeping) regulation to restore a column to the OSHA 300 Log that employers would use to record work-related musculoskeletal…