Effective Practices’ results on Internet

OSHA, NIOSH conference info available

The proceedings from a two-day conference on musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive stress injuries held in Chicago earlier this year are now available on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Web site.

More than 1,000 people attended the national conference co-sponsored by OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). "Ergonomics: Effective Workplace Practices and Programs" was a forum for business, government, and labor to share information about effective workplace ergonomics programs. More than 80 speakers made presentations, including industry officials who manage ergonomics programs, as well as workers, union leaders, and occupational health professionals. The presentations contained in the conference proceedings describe programs and approaches that have been instituted in a wide range of workplaces to prevent musculoskeletal problems. Discussions covered such topics as worksite analysis, training, program evaluation, and employee involvement.

The proceedings can be accessed via OSHA's home page at http://www.osha.gov under "Ergonomics." The proceedings can also be found on the NIOSH home page at http://www.cdc. gov/niosh/ecagenda.html.