Musculoskeletal Health Program
August 2017
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2017-183
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Musculoskeletal Health Program works with partners in industry, labor, trade associations, professional organizations, and academia to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs are soft-tissue injuries caused by sudden or sustained exposure to repetitive motion, force, vibration, and awkward positions.
- Page last reviewed: August 8, 2017
- Page last updated: August 8, 2017
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division