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Background

NIOSH began a to prevent work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The program has research partners at six universities and one state agency. The goal of the program is to determine the risk for work-related:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis of the forearm and wrist
• Shoulder disorders

MSD risk is measured based on:

• Hand activity level
• Amount of forceful exertion required
• Awkward postures
• Hand-transmitted vibration

Studies from this collaboration consider individual MSD risk factors, including:

• Age
• Sex
• Body mass index (weight in relation to height)
• Comorbidities

These studies have included more than 4,000 workers in many industries. These studies will:

• Determine level of job demands that increase upper limb MSDs
• See if exposure predicts health outcomes
• Guide prevention practices

Research completed by NIOSH

This section lists articles published by researchers at NIOSH as part of the Consortium. If you are interested in receiving more information about the articles listed below, please contact ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø-INFO.

Meyers AR, Wurzelbacher SJ, Krieg EF, et al. Work-Related Risk Factors for Rotator Cuff Syndrome in a Prospective Study of Manufacturing and Healthcare Workers. Human Factors. 2023; 65(3):419-434. doi:

Burt S, Deddens JA, Crombie K, Jin Y, Wurzelbacher S, Ramsey J. A prospective study of carpal tunnel syndrome: Workplace and individual risk factors. Occup Environ Med. 2013 Aug; 70(8):568-537.

Burt S. Occup Environ Med 2012 Sep; 69(9):690.

Burt S, Crombie K, Jin Y, Wurzelbacher S, Ramsey J, Deddens J. Occup Environ Med 2011; 68:928-33.

Wurzelbacher S, Burt S, Crombie K, Ramsey J, Luo L, Allee S, Jin Y. . J Occup Environ Hyg 2010 Jul;7(7):407-16.

University of California Berkeley and San Francisco

as part of the Consortium. Additional information about these and other ergonomic-related articles can be found on

University of Connecticut

as part of the Consortium.

University of Iowa

as part of the Consortium.

University of Utah/University of Wisconsin

as part of the Consortium.

Washington State Department of Labor and Industry SHARP Program

as part of the Consortium. For additional information about these and other articles, visit the .

Washington University in St. Louis

as part of the Consortium. Articles available on digital commons can be found at on the .

Research completed using pooled data

were published by researchers using data pooled from Consortium members.