Managing that information and using it productively pose a continuing challenge, particularly in light of the complexity of the U.S. health care sector, with its many different types of providers, services, and settings for care.
(Learn how and when to remove this template message) Ergonomic hazards are physical occupational conditions that may pose risk of injury to various parts of the musculoskeletal system, such as the muscles or ligaments of the lower back, tendons or nerves of the hands/wrists, or bones surrounding the knees.
Many industries have successfully implemented ergonomic solutions in their facilities as a way to address their workers' MSD injury risks. These interventions have included modifying existing equipment, making changes in work practices and purchasing new tools or other devices to assist in the production process. OSHA. Describes ergonomic hazards and possible solutions for workers in the beverage delivery Industry. 2  Ergonomic Interventions for the Soft Drink Beverage Delivery Industry. 3  US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Publication No. 96-109. ( 4 1996).