"Diagnostic criteria for work relatedness of neck, shoulder and arm disorders are based on a clinical diagnosis of the disorder and on assessment of the work exposure that may cause the condition. A diagnosis of a work related neck, shoulder and arm disorder has implications for both treatment, actions at the workplace and compensation. It is therefore important that the diagnostic criteria are evidence based and that there is a wide consensus about the evidence base and the criteria that should be applied. SALTSA has (partly) supported the work to produce a consensus document on the topic. This has been published and the document clearly describes the different disorders to consider, workplace exposures including psychosocial conditions and criteria that allows a conclusion if a condition is more likely to be work related than not work related. The document is intended for an audience of physicians and ergonomists involved in the diagnosis of occupational musculosceletal disorders. The material could also be useful for a lay public interested in identifying potential workplace problems, regardless of whether a case of a neck, shoulder or arm disorder has occurred. The material may also serve as a stimulus to suggest further inquiry with experts if a worker has complaints that could suggest a neck, shoulder or arm disorder. ..."

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