Occupational Ergonomics: Emphasis on Identification or Solutions

This paper provides an overview of the major techniques (or tools) for conducting workstation analyses for the purpose of assessing risk for musculoskeletal disorders. No attempt is made to discuss the superiority of one identification tool over another but, rather, to provide information about the relevancy of each in different workstation design scenarios. In addition, the overall process for conducting workstation analyses is discussed with an emphasis on prioritization, solution development, implementation and follow-up strategies. The "trade-off" between extensive evaluations and solution implementation is also discussed.