ABSTRACT
An ergonomic standard for all of industry is probably not realistic at this time. However, an OSHA standard specific for healthcare settings should be reasonable. The draft of Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Nursing Homes, published in 2002, is a start. There continues to be much work to do and now is the time for researchers and nursing to move ahead at an accelerated rate.
