Work-related injury

Healthcare workers often get injured while moving patients in bed. Researchers at the University of New Brunswick are testing whether a bed-mounted transfer device called the Vendlet, combined with ergonomic training, lowers the muscle activity and joint strain on workers during …

This study tests whether adding a structured exercise program to standard ergonomics training can reduce work-related pain and improve quality of life in female dairy farmers. Sixty women who have been farming for at least 5 years will be split into two groups: one gets only ergo…

This study tests whether a program of exercise and ergonomics training can reduce muscle and joint pain in teachers. About 80 teachers who have had pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will measure changes in pain, d…

This study tested a mentoring program for women working in sheet metal construction. 96 female apprentices were paired with trained mentors to discuss workplace challenges and coping strategies. The goal was to see if mentoring reduces stress, harassment, and injury while improvi…

This pilot study tested whether adding ergonomics training to the surgical curriculum helps OB/GYN residents learn safer body movements to prevent work-related injuries. 23 residents took a class on ergonomics and then practiced surgical skills on a model. Half received personali…