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How can you prevent repetitive motion injuries in material handling?

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Material handling is a common task in many mechanical engineering projects, but it can also pose a risk of repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) to the workers. RMIs are musculoskeletal disorders caused by repeated or prolonged movements that strain the muscles, tendons, nerves, or joints. RMIs can affect various parts of the body, such as the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, back, hips, knees, or feet. RMIs can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, numbness, tingling, or loss of function, and may lead to chronic conditions or disabilities. To prevent RMIs in material handling, you can follow these tips:

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1 Assess the risks

Before you start any material handling task, you should assess the potential risks of RMIs. You should consider the weight, size, shape, and stability of the load, the distance and frequency of the movement, the posture and position of the body, the speed and force of the action, the environmental factors, such as temperature, lighting, or noise, and the personal factors, such as age, health, or fitness. You should also check the equipment, tools, and protective gear that you will use, and make sure they are suitable, safe, and comfortable.

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2 Plan the task

After you have identified the risks, you should plan how to perform the material handling task in the safest and most efficient way. You should try to eliminate or minimize the need for manual handling, by using mechanical aids, such as forklifts, cranes, conveyors, or carts, whenever possible. You should also try to reduce the weight, size, or number of the loads, by splitting, repacking, or consolidating them. You should also try to optimize the layout and design of the work area, by removing any obstacles, clutter, or hazards, and by ensuring enough space, clearance, and accessibility.

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3 Use proper techniques

When you have to handle materials manually, you should use proper techniques to avoid injury. You should always lift with your legs, not your back, and keep the load close to your body. You should avoid twisting, bending, or reaching awkwardly, and use both hands to grasp the load securely. You should also avoid lifting above your shoulder level, or below your knee level, and use a step stool or a platform if necessary. You should also avoid throwing, dropping, or sliding the load, and place it gently and carefully.

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4 Vary your tasks

One of the best ways to prevent RMIs in material handling is to vary your tasks throughout the day. You should avoid doing the same motion for a long time, and switch between different activities that use different muscles and joints. You should also take frequent breaks, and stretch and relax your body. You should also monitor your symptoms, and report any signs of RMIs to your supervisor or health care provider. You should also seek medical attention if your symptoms worsen or interfere with your daily activities.

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Robert Lisson

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The challenges that over 90% of all work activity requires the use of hands a reach to get in reach to put. Providing a solution for fatigue muscles is the best option in my opinion to address repetitive strain injuries, following exclusion of all environmental factors. Similar to the management of repetitive strain injuries improving circulation for the muscles performing the handling, reaching and pension tasks is the most viable solution. Hence our design of occupational compression wear designed to improve circulation with muscle contraction.

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5 Train and educate yourself

Finally, you should train and educate yourself on how to prevent RMIs in material handling. You should learn about the causes, effects, and prevention of RMIs, and follow the guidelines and policies of your workplace. You should also participate in any training or education programs that are offered by your employer, or seek additional resources or advice from experts or professionals. You should also share your knowledge and experience with your co-workers, and encourage them to adopt safe and ergonomic practices.

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Jerry Sitek

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Address posture to prevent locked knees during repetitive tasks. Core will strengthen and repetitive tasks will result in lower forces on the back.

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