Guidance

Breast screening: ergonomics in screening mammography

Good practice guidance for ergonomics in breast screening mammography.

From:
NHS England
Published
22 October 2018
Last updated
29 July 2025 鈥� See all updates

Applies to England

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Breast screening mammography: ergonomics good practice

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This guide sets out some examples of good practice for ergonomics in breast screening mammography and includes recommendations for minimising the risk of injury.

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Published 22 October 2018
Last updated 29 July 2025 show all updates

  1. Changed lead organisation from Public Health England to NHS England.

  2. First published.

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