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Clinical guidelines for occupational lifting in pregnancy: evidence summary and provisional recommendations by MacDonald, Leslie A., ScD, Waters, Thomas R., PhD, Napolitano, Peter G., MD, Goddard, Donald E., MS, Ryan, Margaret A., MD, Nielsen, Peter, MD, Hudock, Stephen D., PhD

“…Empirically based lifting criteria established by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to reduce the risk of overexertion injuries…”
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A Review of Work Schedule Issues and Musculoskeletal Disorders with an Emphasis on the Healthcare Sector by CARUSO, Claire C., WATERS, Thomas R.

“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a significant cause of morbidity in healthcare workers. The influence of shift work and long work hours on risk for MSDs…”
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Evidence of Health Risks Associated with Prolonged Standing at Work and Intervention Effectiveness by Waters, Thomas R., Dick, Robert B.

“…Purpose Prolonged standing at work has been shown to be associated with a number of potentially serious health outcomes, such as lower back and leg pain,…”
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The impact of mental processing and pacing on spine loading: 2002 Volvo Award in biomechanics by DAVIS, Kermit G, MARRAS, William S, HEANEY, Catherine A, WATERS, Thomas R, GUPTA, Purnendu

“…The impact of various levels of mental processing and pacing (during lifting) on spine loading was monitored under laboratory conditions. To explore how mental…”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Symptoms in the Workplace Using Data From the General Social Survey (GSS) by Waters, Thomas R., Dick, Robert B., Davis-Barkley, Joi, Krieg, Edward F.

“…Objective: Assessments of potential risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from large, national study populations using personal interviews are…”
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Introduction to Ergonomics for Healthcare Workers by Waters, Thomas R.

“…Healthcare workers who handle and move patients as part of their jobs suffer a disproportionately high number of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)…”
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National efforts to identify research issues related to prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders by Waters, Thomas R.

“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including low back and upper extremity disorders, represent one of the greatest work-related health concerns facing…”
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Revised NIOSH equation for the design and evaluation of manual lifting tasks by Waters, T R, Putz-Anderson, V, Garg, A, Fine, L J

“…In 1985, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) convened an ad hoc committee of experts who reviewed the current literature on…”
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Efficacy of the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation to Predict Risk of Low-Back Pain Associated With Manual Lifting: A One-Year Prospective Study by Lu, Ming-Lun, Waters, Thomas R., Krieg, Edward, Werren, Dwight

“…Objective: The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of the Revised National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) lifting equation (RNLE) to…”
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When is it safe to manually lift a patient? by Waters, Thomas R

“…In 1994 the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation-an ergonomics assessment tool that can be…”
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Workplace Safety Equals Patient Safety by Spratt, Deborah, MPA, BSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, CRCST, CHL, Cowles, Charles E., MD, RN, Berguer, Ramon, MD, FACS, Dennis, Vangie, BSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, Waters, Thomas R., PhD, CPE, Rodriguez, Margaret, CST, CSFA, BS, FAST, Spry, Cynthia, MA, MS, RN, CNOR, CSIT, Groah, Linda, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN

“…Spratt et al believe that workplace safety is an integral part of patient safety. There are many pieces to creating a safe work environment, and much work has…”
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Effect of torso flexion on the lumbar torso extensor muscle sagittal plane moment arms by Jorgensen, Michael J, Marras, William S, Gupta, Purnendu, Waters, Thomas R

“…BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Accurate anatomical inputs for biomechanical models are necessary for valid estimates of internal loading. The magnitude of the moment arm…”
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National occupational research agenda (NORA) future directions in occupational musculoskeletal disorder health research by Marras, William S., Cutlip, Robert G., Burt, Susan E., Waters, Thomas R.

“…Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most costly health care problems facing society today. The scientific literature has indicated that psychosocial…”
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Efficacy of the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation to Predict Risk of Low Back Pain Due to Manual Lifting: Expanded Cross-Sectional Analysis by Waters, Thomas R., Lu, Ming-Lun, Piacitelli, Laurie A., Werren, Dwight, Deddens, James A.

“…Objective: To evaluate whether the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (RNLE) is a valid tool for assessing risk of low back pain (LBP) due to manual lifting by…”
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Investigation of select ergonomic interventions for farm youth. Part 2. Wheelbarrows by Kotowski, Susan E, Davis, Kermit G, Waters, Thomas R

“…Previous research has provided evidence that farm youth performing farm chores may be at risk of developing a low back musculoskeletal injury. In order to…”
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Provisional Recommended Weight Limits for Manual Lifting During Pregnancy by Waters, Thomas R., MacDonald, Leslie A., Hudock, Stephen D., Goddard, Donald E.

“…Objective: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Revised Lifting Equation (RNLE) was adapted to derive recommended weight limits…”
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Safe Patient Handling for Rehabilitation Professionals by Waters, Thomas R., Rockefeller, Kathleen

“…Every day, thousands of physical therapists and rehabilitation nurses are required to perform physically demanding therapeutic patient handling tasks that are…”
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Patient Handling Tasks with High Risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Critical Care by Waters, Thomas R., Nelson, Audrey, Proctor, Caren

“…Critical care nurses are at high risk for development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Many patient handling tasks in critical care require…”
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Trends in Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Comparison of Risk Factors for Symptoms Using Quality of Work Life Data From the 2002 and 2006 General Social Survey by Waters, Thomas R., Dick, Robert B., Krieg, Edward

“…Objective: To assess trends in risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Methods: Results from two similar national surveys (2002 and…”
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Two-dimensional biomechanical model for estimating strength of youth and adolescents for manual material handling tasks by Waters, Thomas R., Garg, Arun

“…Youth and adolescents are routinely engaged in manual material handling (MMH) tasks that may exceed their strength capability to perform the task and may place…”
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