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Ergonomics
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Welcome to Ergonomics
News, a monthly electronic newsletter designed to help ergonomists and
EHS managers find the right solutions to a host of ergonomic-related
challenges - from manual material handling to office ergonomics. This
newsletter includes a column written by a leading ergonomist, plus news
on ergonomics issues linked to our Website, http://EHSToday.com. |
In This
Newsletter:
1. A Different
Perspective on Ergonomics Assessment Tools
2. Gerdau
Ameristeel Facility Wins Find It – Fix It Challenge
3. BLS: Workplace
Injuries, Illnesses Decreased from 2006-2007
4. Former OSHA,
NIOSH Heads Discuss OSHA’s Future
5. Beating the
Stress of Workplace Injuries
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