Biomedical subjects

L M Straker

Publications and source records attributed to L M Straker.

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PubMed1991

Work-associated back problems: measurement problems.

Work-associated back problems are a major problem in the British National Health Service. Attempts to reduce the problem can only be judged when effective measuring and monitoring systems are available. This article highlights the problems associated with some currently available systems and describes a new system developed especially for the health service. Examples of the use of the new system are given to demonstrate its potential.

Back Injuries↗

PubMed1990

Work-associated back problems: collaborative solutions.

Work-associated back problems are a major health issue for which the traditional approaches of manual skills training and worker selection have demonstrated little effect. The common alternative, direct ergonomics intervention, risks work group resentment and non-compliance problems. This paper describes a new ergonomics training approach which changes the role and content of training to facilitate staff and management collaboration.

Back Pain↗