Have you ever heard of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs)?
\nThese injuries are cumulative and are caused by repetitive strain over an extended period of time. This is one of the most common occupational diseases. <\/p>\n
In order for companies to be able to define and implement preventive measures for LMERT, it is essential to identify the associated occupational risks.<\/p>\n
There is no single method for identifying and quantifying risk factors.
\nIt is recommended that companies use a combination of different techniques: <\/p>\n
Ergonomic analysis of workstations: <\/strong>application of force, movements, postures, suitability of furniture and work equipment;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Occupational risk assessment: <\/strong>use of risk assessment and quantification methods;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Consultation with workers on the demands and particularities of their jobs<\/strong>: gathering information from workers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Based on the results obtained from the application of these techniques, companies should draw up a list of measures to be implemented in order to prevent injuries.<\/p>\n Workstation configuration: <\/strong> must be adapted to the anthropometric characteristics of each worker;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work equipment and furniture: <\/strong>must be ergonomically suitable for the job in question;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Tasks\/work method: <\/strong>avoid repetitive and long-duration work, as well as work overload, always providing rest breaks and, if necessary, rotation and redistribution of work;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Organizational factors: <\/strong>promoting a physically and psychologically healthy working environment for all employees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n There are 3 ways of preventing LMERT:<\/p>\n Exercise in the workplace<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Employee training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Continuous medical surveillance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n It should be emphasized that preventive actions should include exercise in the workplace, training\/information for workers about the occupational risks to which they are exposed, as well as ongoing medical surveillance of workers’ health.<\/p>\nWhat should be taken into account when defining prevention measures?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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