"Work related musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of worker impairment, disability, compensation costs and loss of productivity in industrialized countries. The ageing of the workforce and presence of physically demanding jobs contribute to the widespread occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders." "This edited volume presents an overview of the critical issues related to musculosketal disorders at work and brings together the latest research in this field. Each of the contributors is an internationally renowned expert in their own right." "The book will be of interest to a wide range of professionals and researchers in ergonomics, occupational health, epidemiology, psychology and engineering. It will also serve as an important source of information for policy makers."--BOOK JACKET
