December 17, 2004—Identification of research gaps, improving the quality and quantity of ergonomics success stories OSHA disseminates, and ensuring that ergonomics is part of an overall safety and health program are some of the recommendations made by the National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics (NACE) during its final meeting November 17 in Washington. NACE was chartered two years ago to help the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.
During previous meetings, the committee urged OSHA to work through its partnership and alliance programs to expand information on best practices and to hold a research symposium (accomplished last January). In a January 2004 meeting, NACE identified 16 additional industries for the agency to consider for future ergonomics guidelines.
