Webinar – Epidemiology-Based Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Forensic Approach

Webinar – Epidemiology-Based Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Forensic Approach

In this 90-minute presentation we will discuss the scope of ergonomics and review traditional definitions of ergonomic risk factors and some of the misconceptions around the development of musculoskeletal disorders. After discussing traditional definitions of ergonomic risk factors, a more current and epidemiology-based approach to defining ergonomic risk factors and the development of musculoskeletal injuries will be presented. Epidemiological research, American Medical Association (AMA) Guidelines as well as ISO, ANSI and EU Standards will be discussed and referenced. Ergonomic risks and the development of musculoskeletal injury will be discussed in the context of a variety of manufacturing environments as well and traditional office and home office settings. The epidemiology and evidence-based approach will then be applied to forensic analysis and accepting and/or denying potential claims. The presentation will conclude with a question and discussion session with all participants.