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Guidelines for nursing homes: Ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders; OSHA 3182-3R 2009, 3/2009

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Summary

These guidelines provide recommendations for nursing home employers to help reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in their facilities. MSDs include conditions such as low back pain, sciatica, rotator cuff injuries, epicondylitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Although these guidelines are designed specifically for nursing homes, OSHA hopes that employers with similar work environments, such as assisted living centers, homes for the disabled, homes for the aged, and hospitals will also find this information useful. These guidelines are advisory in nature and informational in content.

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['Ergonomics', 'Specialized Industries']
['Healthcare', 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome', 'Lifting and Back Safety']
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