Ergonomics in the Mohs Laboratory

Ergonomic hazards exist in the Mohs laboratory that contribute to work-related musculoskeletal disordersWork-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in Mohs surgeons and histotechnicians. Routine tasks performed in the Mohs lab include grossing, embedding, microtomyMicrotomy, stainingStaining, and microscopic evaluation. Furthermore, these tasks are performed with precision and efficiencyEfficiency as patients wait in the office for slides to be processed and assessed. WRMSDs can lead to chronic painChronic pain and disabilityDisability, which have short and long-term effects on productivity and career longevity.