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Will ergonomic software ease the pain of cumulative trauma? / by Phillip J. Britt

Sumario: Some companies have taken the high-tech route to prevent cumulative trauma. And they've turned to what has become one of the causes of cumulative-trauma disorders for a solution: the computer. Many believe it's now possible to prevent ergonomic problems by training employees using ergonomic software. Ergonomic software may demonstrate the optimum position for the worker's computer, monitor and keyboard. Some software programs guide workers through timed stretching exercises and prompt workers to take a break. The software also may provide safety information and demonstrate the ergonomically appropriate posture

En: Safety & health. - Itasca. - Vol. 151, nº 1, January 1995 ; p. 60-63

1. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health . 2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration . 3. Environmental Protection Agency . 4. Ergonomía . 5. Enfermedades profesionales . 6. Síndrome del Trauma Acumulativo . 7. Programas informáticos . 8. Prevención de accidentes . 9. Postura . 10. Formación . I. Título. II. Título: Safety & health.