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Ergonomics
News -January 2009
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.
The seasonal chore of snow shoveling combines heavy lifting and cold
weather, resulting in possible injuries to the back and shoulder muscles
if shovelers do not take the proper precautions. The American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) makes several recommendations to help you
stay safe while clearing snow so you can still have some winter fun.
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Back pain is the most disabling pain experienced by Americans and,
according to the National Institutes of Health, eight out of 10 people
will suffer from it at some time.
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A new study funded by National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) reports that foreign-born workers reported a lower rate
of non-fatal work-related injuries than U.S.-born workers, based on data
collected from the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2005.
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The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
(ACOEM) called on Health and Human Services Secretary-designee Tom
Daschle to address the critical link between the health, safety and
productivity of America’s workers and the long-term stability of its
health care system and economy as he begins work on the Obama
administration’s health care agenda.
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As the population of firefighters becomes more diverse, one size or
style of protective equipment may not fit all responders. Can the weight
of protective boots therefore put some firefighters at risk? Scientists
at two National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
laboratories are conducting research to understand the physiological and
biomechanical effects of boot weight on male and female firefighters.
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Here is a sneak peek at questions 1&2.
1. How many observations does a driver make in 2
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b. 30
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d. 400
2. When talking on a cell phone while driving, which is safer
to use - a handheld or hands free device?
a. A handheld phone
In this Podcast, EHS Today Publisher and Editorial Director Steve
Minter interviews Brian Mayer, author of Blue-Green Coalitions:
Fighting for Safe Workplaces and Healthy Communities, about these
powerful labor-environmental coalitions and their prospects in an Obama
administration. Phil Moser from Advanced Driving Training Services
discusses how safer and greener driving goes hand-in-hand. Plus,
Associate Editor Laura Walter shares some tips to celebrate the
holidays safely. OR
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