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What are common terms for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)? Hint: They're our policyholders' most common and costly injuries. Check all that apply.

What injury comprises the largest portion of MSD injuries?

Lower back strains

Shoulder injuries

Hand, wrist or finger strains

Assessing and mitigating the risk factors that cause MSDs can greatly reduce the overall number of injuries and subsequent claims. What are some of these risk factors? Check all that apply.

What is the best way to mitigate risk factors? Check all that apply.

Find ways to minimize the amount of manual material handling needed (e.g. Using mechanical devices to help you such as lifts, stackers and hoists)

Rotate employees from repetitive job tasks every few hours

Completely eliminate a hazard

Eliminate repetitive movements by designing workstations that require employees to stand in one posture for eight hours a day

If it is not possible to eliminate a hazard or minimize manual handling, what are alternative measures? Check all that apply.

Reorganizing the sequence of job tasks to incorporate more frequent, short recovery periods

Cross-training employees to allow frequent job rotation

Provide employees with back belts

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