NIOSH Mining Safety Idea

Ideas to Reduce Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders


Healthy Knees - Reduce Twisting


Problem:Twisting on your knee results in additional stress being applied to the knee.
Tip:Redesign your work area to eliminate or reduce the amount of twisting necessary to perform your job. Consider where your materials are placed with respect to your body (for example, in front of you vs. to the side of you).

Unnecessary twisting  Less twisting is better for your knees
Unnecessary twisting Less twisting is better
for your knees
Page last updated: 9/17/2008
Page last reviewed: 7/7/2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division