Ergonomics Program Management Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the reporting of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and other work-related disorders due to ergonomic hazards. CTDs account for an increasingly large percentage of workers' compensation costs each year, and they represent nearly half of the occupational illnesses reported in the annual Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA400145

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