Johns Hopkins researchers find that location within the United States influences the likelihood of experiencing a work related injury/illness. New England, California and Michigan-Wisconsin experienced higher average rates than other regions.
A recent award in Britain recognizes the value of harnessing psychosocial factors to help employees back to work after disabling musculoskeletal disorders.
A 1993 Swedish study on psychosocial issues and musculoskeletal disorders ranks as the most cited occupation health research of the last almost 60 years, a telling pointer to the elusiveness of firm answers about the link between the two.
The i-LIMB Hand delivers real dexterity to amputees, a fact that impressed the jury of experts enough for them to rank it ahead of the Mars Rover on a list of the year's best inventions.
The Stress Index (OSI) is a new assessment tool that focuses on psychosocial risk factors. The OSI could become a valuable staple in every ergonomist's toolbox to identify psychosocial contributors to workplace disorders and barriers to return to work.
In October the Federal Aviation Administration issued improved figures for serious runway incursions, and announced initiatives to keep the good figures coming.