title: The back track. Ergonomics training programs are cutting costs and employee back injury rates.
abstract: Back injuries account for 52 percent of all workers' compensation claims in nursing homes. To keep their workers and their bottom lines healthy--and in anticipation of impending OSHA regulations--many facilities are developing innovative ergonomic programs.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brooks
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D019567:Back Injuries; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000592:standards*; D017770:Lifting; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000191:economics*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012308:Risk Management; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D000078329:Workforce