Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling

by Center for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, et al.

Manual material handling (MMH) work contributes to a large percentage of the over half a million cases of musculoskeletal disorders reported annually in the United States. Musculoskeletal disorders often involve strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders, and upper limbs. They can result in protracted pain, disability, medical treatment, and financial stress for those afflicted with them, and employers often find themselves paying the bill,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499217064
• ISBN13: 9781499217063
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"