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NIOSH Publication No. 97-117:

Elements of Ergonomics Programs

A Primer Based on Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders

March 1997

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Entire Document
97-117.pdf
(146 pages, 4,866K)
Introduction and Table of Contents
Step 1. Looking For Signs Of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Problems
Step 2. Setting The Stage For Action
97-117-a.pdf
(25 pages, 706K)

Step 3. Training-Building In-House Expertise
Step 4. Gathering And Examining Evidence Of WMSDS

97-117-b.pdf
(18 pages, 839K)

Step 5. Developing Controls
Step 6. Health Care Management
Step 7. Proactive Ergonomics

97-117-c.pdf
(19 pages, 875K)
Toolbox
Tray 1. Looking For Signs Of WMSDS
97-117-d.pdf
(28 pages, 882K)

Tray 2. Setting The Stage For Action
Tray 3. Training – Building In-House Expertise
Tray 4. Data Gathering-Medical And Health Indicators
Tray 5. Data Gathering-Job Risk Factors

97-117-e.pdf
(22 pages, 627K)

Tray 6. Evaluating Job Risk Factors
Tray 7. Evaluating Control Effectiveness
Tray 8. Health Care Management

97-117-f.pdf
(23 pages, 781K)

Tray 9. Proactive Ergonomics
Tray 10. Other Primers And Manuals

97-117-g.pdf
(10 pages, 225K)

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