2. Ergonomics Plus Definition of MSD
Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs are injuries and
disorders that affect the human body’s movement or
musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments,
nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.)
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5. MSDs are the result of multiple risk factors
Not everyone with an MSD has ergonomic exposures at work, and not
everyone exposed at work develops an MSD. Contributing factors
occur both at work and at home.
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6. FORMATION OF MSD
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
FATIGUE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
LOST TIME
INJURY
LOSS OF FUNCTION
TIME
RESULT: In this case, fatigue and discomfort eventually led to a musculoskeletal disorder – a lost time
injury, OSHA recordable, doctor visit & possibly surgery or prescribed medication.
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8. Early intervention strategies seek to prevent
MSD’s from occurring by providing employees
the tools they need to address signs of fatigue
and discomfort.
These injury prevention tools include:
• preventive warm-up exercises
• proper lifting techniques
• proper body mechanics
• identification of ergonomic improvement opportunities
• preventive counteractive stretching exercises
• proper resting/sleeping posture
• strengthening exercises to maintain muscle and joint balance
• fatigue recovery and sleep
• proper hydration, proper nutrition
• adopting good health habits
• personal fitness and wellness
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9. PREVENTION OF MSD
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
FATIGUE
EARLY
INTERVENTION
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
LOSS OF FUNCTION
TIME
RESULT: In this case, as the worker began to experience fatigue & discomfort they employed the tools
provided to them by their injury prevention specialist to prevent the MSD from occurring.
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10. With the right tools in place, the company and
each employee can come together as partners to
address MSD risk factors.
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12. ELIMINATION OF MSD
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
FATIGUE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
LOSS OF FUNCTION
TIME
RESULT: When the components of an effective injury prevention program are properly executed,
maximum productivity & performance are achieved.
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