This document discusses musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and how stretching exercises can help prevent them. It defines MSDs as injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, and spinal discs. Common MSDs include carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. The document recommends implementing prevention strategies like improved tools, work methods, organization and training. It promotes establishing an ergonomic stretching program tailored for each department to reduce injuries and workers' compensation claims while creating a stronger workforce.

1. “SAFETY
STRETCHES”
ZACHARYCONFECTIONS
(A)

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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
What is a musculoskeletal disorder?
An injury or disorder of the muscles,
nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and
spinal discs (1)

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What are some examples of MSDs?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Tendinitis
Bursitis(2)

4. Awkward postures
Repetition
Excessive Force
Static posture
High Wrist Acceleration
Poor work organization (3)
Preventing MSDs
(B)
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Preventing MSDsPreventing MSD hazards is less expensive
and more effective than trying to control
them later.
Solutions
Include:
better
materials
better tools
improved
work
method
better work
organization
training
stretching
persona
(3)

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Ergonomic Stretching Excerises
(C)

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Whenever lifting:
Always Use
Proper Lifting
Procedures
(D)

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Studies indicate stretching in the workplace can be
beneficial in reducing muscle-related discomfort and
musculoskeletal disorder (5)
Companies that have implemented OSHA’s ergonomic
guidelines have lower incidence of cumulative trauma
injuries and associated workers’ compensation costs (6)
What’s in it for YOU?

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What’s in it for YOU?
• Training Program per Department
Development of a Customized Program
• Stretches' customized for each Department
• Lifting Training for All Departments

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• Reduction in Loss-Time Incidents
• Reduction in Workers Compensation Claims
What’s in it for YOU?
• A Stronger, Safer, and Healthier Workforce

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References
(1, 2, 5, 6) Ege, Scott. (Nov 01, 2009). The Benefits of Stretching. Retrieved From:
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(3) Goetsch, David L. (2015). The Basics of Occupational Safety (2nd Ed.). Pearson Education.
(4) May, D. (2002). Results of an OSHA Ergonomic Intervention Program in New Hampshire. Applied
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