Not all MSDs are related to work activities. Other factors such as personal
characteristics and societal factors have also been associated with
ergonomic related injuries and illnesses. When analyzing jobs or work tasks that may be associated with
MSDS, conditions to consider may include, but are not limited to:
Awkward Postures, which
might include: prolonged work with hands above the head or with
the elbows above the shoulders; prolonged work with the neck bent; squatting, kneeling,
or lifting; handling objects
with back bent or twisted; repeated or sustained bending or twisting of wrists, knees, hips or
shoulders; forceful and repeated
gripping or pinching.
Forceful Lifting, Pushing Or Pulling,
which might include: handling heavy objects; moving bulky or slippery objects;
assuming awkward postures while moving objects.
Prolonged Repetitive Motion,
which might include: keying; using tools or knives; packaging, handling, or manipulating objects.
Contact Stress, which might
include: repeated contact with hard or sharp objects, like desk or table edges.
Vibration, which might include: overuse of power hand tools.
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