Musculoskeletal injury: ergonomics and physical fitness in firefighters.
As a means of reducing the increasing incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters, the authors offer a framework for a program that would integrate hazard control and health promotion approaches. Particular focus is placed on the role of ergonomics and physical fitness factors in preventing these injuries.
Reichelt
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Administrative Nursing and Occupational Health Nursing Progam, Public Health Nursing College of Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
Conrad
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D006804:Ergonomics; D005390:Fires; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016272:Occupational Health; D010809:Physical Fitness; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*