Musculoskeletal Disorders

Dallas – Citing the increased risk of injury and illness among poultry workers, OSHA has launched a Regional Emphasis Program focusing on the poultry industry in four southern states.

Cincinnati – Two types of mechanical lift aids may help prevent musculoskeletal disorders among baggage screeners and handlers at airports, according to a recent NIOSH report.

Washington – OSHA will focus hospital and nursing facility inspections on hazards that contribute to the industry’s high injury rate, a June 25 agency memorandum states.

Washington – Safe patient-handling interventions are needed in health care facilities to help protect workers from career-ending injuries, the American Nurses Association and Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) stated during a May 12 briefing on Capitol Hill.

Cincinnati – More than half of workers evaluated at a poultry plant in Maryland experienced musculoskeletal disorder symptoms in a hand or wrist, according to a recent NIOSH evaluation conducted at the employer’s request.

Sacramento, CA – A new series of informational videos is intended to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders among dental hygienists.

Montgomery, AL – A group of 15 organizations says it will not stop fighting for worker protections in the poultry and meatpacking industries despite a recent setback.

A preventive exercise program may help poultry slaughterhouse workers reduce pain from musculoskeletal disorders, according to a study from the University of Bologna in Italy.

Disease management programs can help lower employer costs and reduce hospital stays for workers who have certain health conditions, including asthma, musculoskeletal disorders and congestive heart failure, a recent study from the University of Minnesota indicates.

When working with conveyor belts, employees should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.