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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

The goal of our Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders training program is to help both management and workers gain an understanding of the causes of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, WMSDs account for 34% of all lost workday injuries and illnesses. Nearly one out of every three dollars spent on workers' compensation claims can be traced to WMSDs. Each year this adds up to $15 - $20 billion dollars in workers' compensation costs.

The training program contains the following elements:

• Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) defined
• Some specific WMSDs
  • Localized inflammations
  • Compression syndromes
  • Pain syndromes
• Conducting a study of your workplace that focuses on WMSDs. Our consultants will give consideration to:
  • Your injury records
  • Common problems within your industry or job classifications
  • How your employees perform their tasks
  • How to solicit employee comments and suggestions
  • What can be done to prevent or reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders in your workplace?
• Management leadership and employee participation
• Hazard awareness and identification
• Management and employee training
• The role of medical management
• Job hazard analysis
• Hazard prevention and control
• Proper working techniques
• Minimizing worker stress
• Solutions developed by other companies

Professional instructors follow adult learning principles. Each program includes an interactive format, as well as the use of handouts, visuals, hands-on practice, lecture, and instructor-led discussion.