Objective: The objective of this article is to evaluate the impact of the Revised National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Lifting Equation (RNLE). Background: The …

BACKGROUND: Several observation-based risk-assessment tools have been developed in
recent decades. Studies reporting their use often focus only on the user, the ergonomist. The …

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the most common source of occupational health
problems in Western countries. In Spain, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can be reported …

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are diseases of high prevalence. The
extent to which our work is causing or aggravating them is still questioned because their …

Although a number of prevention tools are available to support work health and safety
(WHS) professionals in the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) …

Despite efforts of reducing harmful physical ergonomics exposures related to manual
handling operations, the occurrence of hazardous exposures such as heavy or repetitive …

Maintenance operations cover a great number of occupations. Most small and medium-
sized enterprises lack the appropriate information to conduct risk assessments of …

A tool has been developed for supporting practitioners when assessing manual pushing and
pulling operations based on an initiative by two global companies in the manufacturing …

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are associated with high costs and it is essential to
prevent them before they occur. Occupational Health Services (OHS) provide expert …

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Ergonomic risk assessment is a key step in managing
work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Diverse assessment methods exist, and errors may …