Ergonomics and Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Assess and optimize workplace ergonomics to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)—including back injuries, repetitive strain, and postural problems—are among the most common work-related health issues. Ergonomics is the science of fitting work tasks, equipment, and environments to human capabilities and limitations. Prevention workers evaluate workstations, lifting tasks, repetitive motions, and postures to identify risk factors like excessive force, awkward positions, static posture, or high frequency of motion. Interventions range from simple adjustments (monitor height, chair adjustment) to engineering changes (mechanical lifting aids, workstation redesign). Administrative controls like job rotation and micro-breaks help. Training employees on proper lifting and posture is important but least effective if the workstation is…
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