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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. Study
Uncovers Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk Factors
2. A Change in
the Air
3. Capitalize on
Strengths, Minimize Risks for Older Workers
4. Investigation
Confirms that Workplace Interventions Reduce the Incidence of Slips,
Trips and Falls
5. Risk Reduction
Through Early Symptom Recognition
6. Working After
Retirement May Lead to Better Health
1. Study Uncovers Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk
Factors
A recent study suggests that individual risk factors such as body
mass index (BMI), wrist dimension ratio, steroid use, menopause and more
may influence the likelihood of developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS),
according to the American Association of Neuromuscular and
Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM).
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2. A Change in the Air
October marks the midpoint of football season, a highly competitive
time as teams jockey for position to set themselves up for the playoffs
and ultimately the chance to win a championship. It also marks a
critical point in another full contact sport known as budgeting and
planning.
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