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Injury Prevention at Work and Home Sept 2012 Draft
Injury Prevention at Work and Home Sept 2012 Draft
Force
Repetition
Duration
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of MSI usually progress in
stages which is why early intervention is most
effective:
Muscles
Facet Joints
Nerves
Discs
Musculoskeletal System
Adding to the Risks
(1) Poor design of the area
(2) Overestimating your abilities
(3) Awkward body mechanics
(4) Not removing obstacles
(5) Reluctance to ask for help
(6) Hurrying
PREVENTION
Proper Posture
Reasonable Loads
Do not twist
while handling
a load.
Reduce the Risk
Minimize bending
and awkward
posture by re-
organizing
workspace
/storage area.
Work in your
“power zone”.
EQUIPMENT/DEVICES/TOOLS
Reduce the Risk
Label the weight.
Reduce the Risk
Push/Pull
Avoid pulling with your
arm positioned behind
your body
Position arms between
waist and chest
Position body in front of
the cart/object whenever
possible
Push vs. pull
Reduce the Risk
Carrying
Use a cart/dolly
Try to carry in front
of the body
Balance the loads
Reduce the Risk
Work Pace
Balance of activity
and rest
Heavy work requires
recovery time
Change tasks
whenever possible
to decrease duration
or repetition
Do not rush
Reduce the Risk
Take Breaks!!
Allow you to vary your posture and rest muscles
Can mean coffee breaks or changing the task
Micro breaks are 15 second to 2 minute pauses
to reverse a prolonged posture
20-20-20 rule for constant computer use: every
20 minutes look 20 ft away from screen for 20
seconds.
PREVENTION
KEEPING HEALTHY
Working hard during
the day is not the
same as exercise.
Weak muscles tire
more quickly than
strong muscles.
Strong back and
abdominal muscles
provide support for the
spine.
KEEPING HEALTHY
STRETCHING
KEEPING HEALTHY
STRETCHING