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August 15, 2004

More Than One Way to Develop an MSD

A look at other workplace- and worker-risk factors for developing MSDs and determining how to eliminate those risk factors before they can cause damage.
August 14, 2004

Can Anyone Really Know Who Will Develop an Injury?

Some people get hurt, some people don't. Dr. Brian Peacock, Space Human Factors Engineering Discipline Coordinating Scientist of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, offers his opinions regarding why, as well as advice for determining who might be at the greatest risk of developing an MSD.
August 13, 2004

Back-to-School Means Back-to-Ergonomics

From portable video games to loaded backpacks, applying ergonomics to back-to-school could mean reducing the risks of injuries for today's children.