Building a successful ergonomics team. Case report in a manufacturing environment

1. With sufficient educational preparation, occupational and environmental health nurses can facilitate ergonomics teams. 2. The diverse vocational and educational backgrounds of the team members are a major asset of an ergonomics team. 3. In this case report, the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries decreased within the first year of the team's inception. In addition, employees voiced their appreciation that their concerns were addressed and resolved through the ergonomics team. 4. Ergonomics teams should be a permanent part of a comprehensive corporate health and safety program.