On the Relationship of Musculoskeletal Disorder Compensation Claims to Ergonomic Factors in Manufacturing

Surveillance is the collection, analysis, and dissemination of results for the purpose of prevention." Identification of high rates of work-related morbidity or mortality serves this purpose when the health data lead back to preventable exposures. Timeliness is also essential, in order that the information can be used while it is still relevant and actionable.