The National Institutes of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) conducted an investigation at a hospital antenatal unit where most of the Sonographers complained of neck, shoulder, and arm pain while performing Ultrasound.  The investigation consisted of interviews and video footage. NIOSH’s findings indicated awkward posture of the shoulder (abduction and flexion), sustained static forces andContinue reading

Healthcare Ergonomics Online is LIVE! It’s been a long time coming, our brand NEW Healthcare Ergonomics Online course is finally… Online! This Healthcare Ergonomics course will allow you to identify as well as resolve the common ergonomic risk factors facing Healthcare Workers today while gaining a fundamental understanding of general ergonomics principles. Participants will learnContinue reading

Here we have another ergonomics question coming from an occupational therapist working at a hospital in Indiana. “Recently, I was contacted by another department in the hospital regarding work related injuries. In Health Information Services there are 2 employees who are experiencing the same injuries/strains. They are the only 2 that complete this specific job. The complaint was extensive mouse clickingContinue reading