How to address the many causes of carpal tunnel syndrome
Article Abstract:
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the work-related diseases that can be prevented. Its incidence in the occupational setting is increasing as a result of the proliferation of computers in the workplace. Thus, the employer must implement good ergonomics and occupational safety programs to prevent the occurrence of the disease and similar disorders. The employees must also be educated with ways of preventing work-related diseases and to adopt techniques that will lessen the possibility of undergoing surgical intervention.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
How to get a CSP
Article Abstract:
Safety and health professionals aiming for success are encouraged to seek Certified Safety Professional status. Individuals who pass the professional examinations and meet the criteria for education and experience are awarded the certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, which was created by the American Society of Safety Engineers in 1969. Various career moves and possibilities in the safety and health profession are discussed.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Surf's up: safety goes online
Article Abstract:
Safety, health and environmental professionals can learn much by hooking up to the Internet. Aside from the vast amount of information available on the network, professionals can also contribute their own ideas on how to further improve the field and create their own network of contacts using the Internet's various tools. However, they should first know the rudiments behind the Internet to fully realize its potentials.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: 'Receptionists are the front desk of our health service'. 'Society needs nursing in a way it cannot even explain'
- Abstracts: Cross-presentation of caspase-cleaved apoptic self antigens in HIV infection. Building the bionic T cell
- Abstracts: Historic time: widespread managed care now driving down prices. States slap for-profit deals
- Abstracts: How to build awesome legs. Only pieces of iron? Abs
- Abstracts: How effective is the deal? AMA task force will review tobacco proposal. Anti-tobacco lawsuits