Research on WRMSDs
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography WRMSD Longitudinal Study Collection
Longitudinal data collection focused on the well-being and the risk for work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WRMSI) among sonographers and vascular technologists. Financial support for these studies have been provided by the following members of the WRMSD Grand Challenge Alliance with additional financial support from Biodex, part of Mirion Technologies. The views presented in this study are the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the supporting organizations: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Inteleos, American Society of Echocardiography, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology, Society for Vascular Ultrasound, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Foundation.
Other Standards​ that Address How to Prevent WRMSDs
AIUM Practice Principles for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder
This document supports the
SDMS Industry Standards for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography and aims to expand on these Standards to include safety practices for all health care professionals who utilize ultrasound.
WRMSD Grand Challenge
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) Grand Challenge
Stopping WRMSD injuries is an industry-wide challenge that needs industry-wide action. A pioneering alliance of leading ultrasound organizations have joined together in this grand challenge to stop WRMSDs resulting from the performance of diagnostic medical ultrasound.
Handouts & Visual Aids
Sonographer Safety Alert
The
SDMS Sonographer Safety Alert outlines how WRMSDs occur in sonographers, the cost of an injured sonographer, and provides an action plan for employers.
Prevent WRMSDs Infographic
Download an infographic that details how to prevent WRMSDs. Use it as a visual reminder of how you can protect yourself as you scan.
OSHA
OSHA Sonographer eTool
The OSHA Sonographer eTool is the result of a collaborative effort between OSHA and the SDMS, and was produced, in part, because of the SDMS’s participation as an OSHA Alliance partner.
Contact your local OSHA Regional and Area Offices
Locate your local OSHA office.
OSHA eComplaint Form
File an online notice of an alleged safety or health hazard.
Help for Employers with OSHA Compliance
Learn how to comply, go beyond compliance, and improve your bottom line.
OSHA Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)
The program recognizes small business employers who have used OSHA's On-site Consultation Program services and operate an exemplary injury and illness prevention program.
OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs
The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize employers and workers in the private industry and federal agencies who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries.