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Reducing Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s) in the Workplace

Reducing Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s) in the Workplace. Report by Todd Pearson. Understanding the Impact. 1.8 million RSI’s reported yearly Approximate $90 billion lost yearly Permanent physical damage. Understanding the Impact. Identifying RSI’s. Sore Muscles Impaired Vision

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Reducing Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s) in the Workplace

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  1. Reducing Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s) in the Workplace Report by Todd Pearson

  2. Understanding the Impact • 1.8 million RSI’s reported yearly • Approximate $90 billion lost yearly • Permanent physical damage

  3. Understanding the Impact

  4. Identifying RSI’s • Sore Muscles • Impaired Vision • Damaged Joints

  5. Identifying RSI’s • Repetitive Motion RSI • Repeating tasks focusing on one part of the body • Awkward Posture RSI • Employees in stationary position for extended periods of time • Heavy Lifting RSI • Strenuous physical labor

  6. Identifying RSI’s • Repetitive Strain Injuries can occur in employees of all age and gender groups • Employees in very good physical health can suffer from RSI’s as well

  7. Preventing RSI’s • Stay active and healthy • Simplify work-related activities • Regular status check of employees • RSI Education

  8. Preventing RSI’s Teaching proper posture helps prevent RSI’s.

  9. Internal Plan to Prevent RSI’s • Research the internal effects of RSI’s on the company. • Determine the severity of these effects • Prepare a budget for RSI prevention strategies in the workplace. • Determine most efficient and effective prevention method • Implement the methods most suited for the company. • Use rules and guidelines to ensure the prevention methods are being used • Follow up the prevention program every 6 months with research into how well they are working • Make adjustments as needed to maximize the efficiency of RSI prevention for the company and its employees.

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