Conceptual framework for development of a toolkit for prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

The World Health Organisation (WHO) network of Collaborating Centres in Occupational Health aims to promote the development, implementation use of "toolkits" for workplace use in reducing the risk of injuries and disease. As a major partner within this network, the International Ergonomics...

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Published in:	Work (Reading, Mass.) Mass.), 2012, Vol.41 Suppl 1, p.3933-3936
Main Author:	Macdonald, Wendy
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Concept Formation Ergonomics Humans Models, Theoretical Musculoskeletal Diseases - prevention & control Occupational Diseases - prevention & control Safety Management World Health Organization
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Summary:	The World Health Organisation (WHO) network of Collaborating Centres in Occupational Health aims to promote the development, implementation use of "toolkits" for workplace use in reducing the risk of injuries and disease. As a major partner within this network, the International Ergonomics Association is committed to developing a toolkit to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. This paper outlines the kind of conceptual framework required to support this work.
ISSN:	1051-9815 1875-9270