Multifactorial Approach to Reduce Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders

摘要

Musculoskeletal disorders, more commonly known as MSDs, are of a complex etiology, for the origin is as different as every individual. This salient ingredient in safety and health of the employee and company continues to evade typical programs. There are other arenas of business - sports in particular - where there is a strong focus on preventing and maintaining the health of the employee - the athlete. Other industries are no different: oil production and exploration, assembly manufacturing, food processing, farming and construction. All industries and businesses have the same denominator as sports businesses: the employee is an athlete. Therefore using proven preventative sports medicine ideas and techniques is the next wave to subdue musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. This talk delves into why individuals are vastly different, why this is now more important than ever to incorporate proven, approved methods to a company's existing safety program and to utilize ways for a team approach in a worker's physical safety.