Back Injuries & Registered Nurses

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Morris A. Program compliance key to preventing low back injuries. Occupational Health and Safety 1984; 53(3):44–47.

Nichols B. Keep your back healthy. California Nurse 1983; 2:4.

Nordby E.J. Epidemiology and diagnosis in low back injury. Occupational Health and Safety 1981; 15(1):38–48.

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