ABSTRACT
Surveillance is a noun derived from the verb “survey,” which means “to take a general or comprehensive view of a situation” and “to view in detail in order to ascertain a condition, value, etc.” Further, the word surveillance implies the attitude of preparedness to make appropriate responses to the surveyed situation. erefore, in a very broad sense, surveillance is a basic survival function of any living organism. Even a small creature performs surveillance of its surroundings and responds by ¢ight from an attacker or a dash toward food. In our current context, business organizations, both small companies and
CONTENTS 19.1 Introduction 541 19.2 Types of Surveillance for CTDs and Denitions 542 19.3 Background and Signicance to Occupational Ergonomics 544 19.4 Record-Based Surveillance 545 19.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Record-Based Surveillance 548 19.6 Critical Review of Current Status and Future Concerns 549 19.7 Case Reports 549
19.7.1 Case Report 1 549 19.7.2 Case Report 2 550
References 552
large corporations, must maintain surveillance of production, customer’s needs, market trends, and employee health status to survive and maintain a healthy existence.
