New seed grants funded by CRE-MSD

​CRE-MSD has awarded funding for these four new seed grant projects:

An ergonomic analysis of stretcher use by paramedics: A pilot field study to evaluate power versus manual stretchers

Developing and evaluating a multifaceted patient handling program among nurses to improve safety culture: A pilot study

Field measurement of ergonomic stressors experienced by community-based PSWs

The influence of body composition on mechanical joint loading demands during manual materials handling tasks: Recognition of a potential new class of vulnerable workers