Researchers developed a quantifiable evaluation of workplace mental workload, called "mental workload index", or MWLI. The authors suggest that MWLI measures overall workplace mental workload, as opposed to subjective impression of mental workload felt by an individual worker, and that MWLI can assist management in evaluating work volume/nature in order to properly allocate resources.

Each method was applied to a repetitive, multi-height lifting task, producing mixed consistency in predicting the level of task musculoskeletal exposure risk. The variation in results reflects the strengths, limitations and underlying assumptions of each tool.

Multiyear review of carpal tunnel treatments shows options are limited and some lead to better results.

Variations seen in measurements of lumbar cumulative load limit represent limits to the application of the results.

Researchers measure short-term response to changes in placement of computer keyboards.