Discussion Panel Examining the Perpetual Issue of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) – Challenges, Gaps, and Opportunities. (September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brooks, Lisa; Reid, Christopher R.; Allread, Gary; McGowan, Blake; Nussbaum, Maury A.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting. Volume 66:Part 1(2022)
• Page Start: 261
• Page End: 265
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Subjects: Human engineering -- Congresses; 620.8205
• DOI: 10.1177/1071181322661018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1541-9312

Abstract

According to Injury Facts® data reported annually by the National Safety Council (NSC), overexertion and bodily reactions have consistently been the leading cause of nonfatal injury or illness events involving days away from work. Data from NSC, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index and peer-reviewed research clearly emphasize the gravity of risk factors related to the worker, work, and workplace on MSD development. The NSC began a major initiative last year with a goal to examine the factors that influence MSDs systematically. With the support of a major industry partner, it formed an international advisory council consisting of stakeholders from industry, academic, and research communities. The invited panel of experts, all members of this advisory council, will present their views on challenges, gaps, and opportunities to mitigate MSDs. These panelists will also discuss various research, translation, and work practice related to MSDs.