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In light of this article, we wanted to hear from our IIC community about work-related aches and pains. Here is what you all had to say in response to our survey questions posted in IIC’s Instagram Stories last month.
murals architecture on-site stone archeology metal textiles Which conservation specialty do you think suffers from the most work-related aches and pains?
What are common work-related injuries or bodily complaints you hear about within your specialism? back neck allergies nausea cuts shoulders knees hands arms tendinitis wrists
If a conservation conference offered a workshop or speaker session on ergonomic equipment and physical exercises related to minimizing conservation work-related bodily damage, would you attend?
it’s an interesting aspect not talked about enough in the profession no will be delighted if online option would also be available my whole team would maybe depends on how much it costs
yes please definitely
I’d think about it sounds interesting
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