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Peer reviewedRoot, Norman; Sebastian, Deborah – Monthly Labor Review, 1981
A new injury index by occupation indicates that laborers had injuries at a level almost four times the average while operatives and craftworkers incurred injuries at about one-and-one-half times the norm. Professionals and clerical workers were subject to injuries at a level about one-fourth the average. (CT)
Descriptors: Blue Collar Occupations, Injuries, Measurement Techniques, Office Occupations
Peer reviewedAlexander, Melody A. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1994
Survey responses from 404 (of 523) office support personnel showed that most used computers 3-6 hours per day and had experienced vision or musculoskeletal problems, but most did not see a doctor, take regular breaks, do stretching exercises, or discuss problems with their supervisors. Many were not aware of ergonomic features that could help, and…
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Injuries, Occupational Safety and Health, Office Occupations
