ABSTRACT
When the word ergonomics is mentioned, most employers and many others will tend to make derogatory comments and act as though ergonomics is some kind of contrived problem. However, from experience of visiting many types of industries and workplaces, it is not at all unusual to talk to a person who has had ve surgeries related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), or repetitive motion injuries (RMIs). In this chapter, these terms will be used interchangeably.
