Thomas R. WATERS Ph.D.

I am saddened to only have learned of Dr. Waters' passing today.
I met him at the Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference in 2012, and he was just so pleasant and kind to answering my questions. As an Educator (Kin and OT background), I often reference his research and share with my students how his contributions to injury prevention are endless (and also share how neat it was to have meet him for 5 minutes)!
He will certainly be missed.
My deepest condolences to his loved ones.

I did not know the man, but I know his good works. All the best to his family and friends. M

Tom's work has served to help protect countless working people from lifting related injuries. A worn copy of his "Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation" has for years maintained a spot on my shelf, and from where it has been pulled down to reference numerous times. Reading now about Tom the man, brings joy and sadness to me, as my image of Tom is enriched and as I recognize the great loss so many likely feel. I expect I will think of him again when I next get on my...

My deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Waters. Unfortunately I never had the honor of meeting him but the work that he did has been very important to me and many others. His legacy will live on and continue to make a positive impact for many years.

My heart and thoughts go out to Dr. Waters and his family and friends. Sadly, I learned of his death after his funeral. I share my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and those of us in his profession. I knew and worked with Dr. Waters on ergonomics related projects professionally and want to express that I am so privileged to have known and worked with him. He was brilliant, encouraging, and humble. My heart aches for his family and our loss to our profession, yet I rejoice in...

Low back pain, lifting and prevention: Thomas Waters made a significant difference in research and in practice.