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The method is based on a biomechanical model which lays an emphasis on the significant role of fascia, particularly deep muscular fascia in treating musculoskeletal disorders, and internal organ disfunction. The fascial system consists of a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose and dense fibrous connective tissues that ...
The Functional Capacity Index (FCI) is a measure of a person's level of function for the following 12 months after sustaining some form of illness or injury. [1] The FCI incorporates ten physical functions and gives each a numerical value on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 representing no limitations on a person's everyday function.
An occupational safety management system (OSMS) is a management system designed to manage occupational safety and health risks in the workplace.If the system contains elements of management of longer-term health impacts and occupational disease, it may be referred to as a occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS) or occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS).
Occupational Health Nurses' role as case managers has grown as they now assist with the coordination and management of work-related and non-work related injuries and illness, which includes group health, worker's compensation (and Family Medical Leave Act in the USA) as well as short/long term disability. [citation needed]
The International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research in ergonomics, product safety, and the prevention and care of injuries. It is published by Taylor & Francis and is an official journal of the European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (EuroSafe ...
Unlike its counterpart, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, NIOSH's authority under the Occupational Safety and Health Act [29 CFR § 671] is to "develop recommendations for health and safety standards", to "develop information on safe levels of exposure to toxic materials and harmful physical agents and substances", and to "conduct research on new safety and health problems".
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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) literacy is the degree to which individuals have the functional capacity to access, process and use the occupational safety and health (OSH) information, services and skills needed to eliminate or reduce risk in the workplace.