Edited by Waldemar Karwowski, University of Louisville; and William S. Marras, Ohio State University
| CRC Press, hardcover, 680 pages, with index Member Price: $89.95 (Member/Non-Member pricing will be calculated at final checkout.) |
Emphasizing engineering and administrative controls, this book explores prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders including: epidemiology and integrated analysis of upper extremity disorders including the; biomedical aspects of CTDs as well as the design and evaluation of hand tools; ergonomic principles applied to the prevention of lower extremity injuries; epidemiology of lower back injuries and an occupational lower back disorder assessment; and fall-related occupational injuries. The ergonomics surveillance section examines such topics as injury surveillance database systems; OSHA recordkeeping; and body discomfort assessment tools. The medical management prevention section discusses such areas as work-related musculoskeletal disorders; ergonomic programs in post-injury management; physical ability testing for employment decision programs; preplacement through screening; assessment of worker functional capabilities; and ergonomics and rehabilitation. Also included is a glossary of low back pain terminology.
“This book is a good technical reference...and does a good job in highlighting physical activity testing, pre-placement strength screening, assessment of worker functional capacities, and rehabilitation... ."
- William J. Boyd, MS, CIH, CPE, CSP