ABSTRACT
Renewed interest in job analysis techniques for identifying ergonomic hazards has its roots in several sources. First, there is research to indicate that the benets of welldesigned jobs include improved e€ciency, safety, and satisfaction for employees. Many industries faced with rising workers’ compensation costs and disability insurance premiums for musculoskeletal disorders have found job analysis and ergonomic redesign e™ective for reducing losses associated with musculoskeletal injuries [3-5]. Further, as companies face pressures to enhance quality and remain competitive in a global marketplace, there is hope that ergonomic improvements will ultimately translate into greater productivity and protability.
