Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common types of injuries that occur in most industries. MSDs on average account for up to 75% of workplace recordable injuries. In order to reduce the injury rate and related expenses, companies should focus on methods to reduce and/or prevent MSDs. There are essentially 5 different approaches to managing MSDs. Listed from least effective to most effective, they are:
One of the questions I am asked frequently is what do I think about job rotation as a method to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Instead of answering this question out right, let’s answer it based on a recent meta-analysis study which looked to determine the effectiveness of job rotation to prevent and/or control the risk of MSDs. The study, Job Rotation Designed to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders and Control Risk in Manufacturing Industries: A Systematic Review, was published in the Applied Ergonomics journ
