Sentences with phrase «common occupational injury»

An example of a repetitive stress injury (RSI) is carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a common occupational injury among employees who spend a lot of time typing on computer keyboards.

The most common occupational injuries are sprains and strains, especially in the back and legs.

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NIHL, also a common complaint, is one of the most self - reported occupational injuries.

Cognitive deficits are a common disabling consequence of brain injury that affect emotional, social and occupational functioning.

Specifically designed to meet the needs of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physicians, you will learn how digestive function, and the gut microbiome impact common injuries seen in rehab populations.

New government agencies like the National Transportation Safety Board (1967), the Environmental Protection Agency (1970), the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (1971), the Consumer Products Safety Commission (1972), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (1975), the Mining Health and Safety Administration (1977) and so on, began compiling that kind of data that made it possible to identify safety risks with common causes on a national scale that made it possible to prove that individual injuries were caused common defects traceable to large national companies or industries.

What are the most common causes of fatal occupational injuries?

Although employers are required under Occupational Safety and Health Administration («OSHA») regulations to ensure that walking surfaces are safe and to prevent falls from elevated equipment, slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of serious and fatal workplace injuries and deaths.

Common diagnostic groups paediatric occupational therapists work with include children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, autism, and those whose ability to participate in play and daily activities is interrupted by an injury or disease process.

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from an injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.