title: Understanding and evaluating manual handling injuries: NIOSH research studies.
abstract: This paper presents an overview of NIOSH research aimed at characterizing and identifying intervention strategies for reducing musculoskeletal injuries during manual handling activities. Surveillance and evaluative research projects are reviewed. Future research directions of the Institute are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Safety Research, Morgantown, WV 26505.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Pizatella
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Putz-Anderson
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Bobick
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: McGlothlin
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Waters
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries*; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety; D014481:United States