Safe Lifting

What are common terms for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)? Hint: They're our policyholders' most common and costly injuries. Check all that apply.
Strains
Sprains
Fractures
Lower back pain
Nerve compression conditions
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.
Repetition
Awkward postures
Lifting or moving heavy objects
Lack of recovery time
Practicing safe lifting techniques
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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