Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, or nerves that arise from repeated and/or prolonged exposure to mechanical and physical stressors.
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, or nerves that arise from repeated and/or prolonged exposure to mechanical and physical stressors.
Symptoms may include pain, swelling, joint stiffness, altered sensation, or changes in skin color.
Being aware of the causes of musculoskeletal disorders and working to prevent them is essential to preserving the health of employees.
Injuries related to lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying
Risk factors due to job demands, disadvantageous posture, and tools used
Pace of work, production pressure, and lack of recovery time increase the risk of injury
Injuries are best eliminated at the source. Focus on avoiding repetitive work patterns and implement strategies that reduce the burden of mechanical and physical stressors.
Automate tasks when possible
Rotate employees between different job functions
Evenly distribute work
Optimize fitting the workstation to the worker