This project was intended to develop and evaluate ergonomics health promotion materials and voluntary guidelines, aimed at reducing musculoskeletal injuries in dental offices. The materials incorporate research knowledge gained from an earlier study of risk factors for musculoskeletal pain and discomfort in dentistry work

The researchers surveyed types of shiftwork and shiftwork education programs in B.C. workplaces, across various sectors. The organizations surveyed used a wide variety of shift systems and the majority did not provide shiftwork education. A complementary study of shiftworkers at the Vancouver International Airport during mid-winter and mid-summer was also conducted to assess the effect of seasonal variation on shift-work adaptation