CAN ERGONOMIC MICROSCOPES REDUCE THE RISKS OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULO-SKELETAL DISORDERS?

Research has revealed that microscopy work places a high level of musculo-skeletal stress (MSS) on cytologists, with symptoms increasing in prevalence and intensity over time. The main body areas affected are the neck, shoulders, back, and wrists (Rizzo et al, 1992, Hopper et al, 1997).