Ergonomics approaches to risk of musculo skeletal disorders are often reactive rather than proactive, an approach supported by a lack of ergonomics expertise, especially in small to medium size companies. However, the EU frame-v\^ork directive on health and safety at work (89/391/EEC) demands a comprehensive risk assessment by the employer. Further, the machinery directive (89/392/EEC), demands a comprehensive risk assessment at an early design stage. Presented are the results of field studies

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... hat have identified suitable risk evaluation methods for electronics assembly and rework tasks. To assist nonexpert ergonomists, a risk reduction module is also presented. Combined, the risk evaluation and risk reduction approachs presented here provide a framework for reducing musculsoskeletal disorders in line with EU safety directives.