Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Methodological issues in epidemiologic studies of musculoskeletal disorders
  • 2. Epidemiology of work-related back disorders
  • 3. Epidemiology of neck and upper limb disorders and work-place factors
  • 4. Psychosocial factors at work in relation to musculoskeletal conditions
  • implications for job design and rehabilitation
  • 5. Analysis and design of jobs for control of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)
  • 6. The psychophysical approach to risk assessment in work-related musculoskeletal disorders
  • 7. Health disorders caused by occupational exposure to vibration
  • 8. Screening for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: research and practice
  • 9. Surveillance for musculoskeletal problems
  • 10. Case definition for upper limb disorders
  • 11. Back risk factors: an overview
  • 12. Psychophysical studies of materials handling: NIOSH lifting equation
  • 13. Biomechanical models in high exertion manual jobs
  • 14. Cost-benefit of ergonomic improvements
  • 15. Clinical case management and rehabilitation of workers with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: a model for integration of medical and ergonomic approaches
  • 16. Experiences in redesigning jobs featuring repetitive tasks
  • 17. Regulatory issues in Occupational Ergonomics.