Ergonomics: it's worth it

摘要

Research clearly demonstrates that specific interventions can reduce the reported rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for workers who perform high-risk tasks. Successful interventions require attention to individual, organizational and job characteristics, tailoring the corrective actions to those characteristics. If your business does not take advantage of the opportunities made available via a cost-effective ergonomics and safety program, you lose out on two opportunities: * Reducing the costs of related injuries/illnesses; * Increasing productivity.