The debate about work-relatedness of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) reflects both
confusion about epidemiologic principles and gaps in the scientific literature. The physical …

Studies from the United States have generally classified neck disorders separately from
shoulder disorders when evaluating workrelated risk factors. Scandinavian studies …

Context Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a cause of pain, numbness, and tingling in the
hands and is an important cause of work disability. Although high prevalence rates of CTS in …

In the 20 years since the publication of the first edition of Bodyspace the knowledge base
upon which ergonomics rests has increased significantly. The need for an authoritative …

Dr. Neal Gallagher, for inviting me to Delaware, ensuring my research in the Electrical
Engineering Department and other parts of campus was always fully supported, offering …

Based on existing knowledge and theory of the physiology, biomechanics, and
epidemiology of distal upper extremity disorders, a semiquantitative job analysis …

This paper presents a comparison between eight different methods for determining risk
factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The Quick Exposure Check (QEC), the …

Physical exposure to risks for potential work-related musculoskeletal injuries has been
assessed using a variety of methods, including pen and paper based observation methods …

This paper presents a conceptual model for the pathogenesis of work-related
musculoskeletal disorders. The model contains sets of cascading exposure, dose, capacity …

Based on Dr. Geller's best-selling The Psychology of Safety, The Psychology of Safety
Handbook, updated and expanded, provides everything required to decrease the frequency …