Understanding Ergonomics Helps Protect Workers from Sprains and Strains
Writteb by Gina Vahlas, B.Sc. (Kin), Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified Health and Safety Consultant Human Factors Specialist/Ergonomist, Risk Analysis Unit, WorkSafeBC
When well-being and system performance are less than optimal, we experience discomfort, which can reduce our ability to concentrate, be innovative and produce high-quality work. Discomfort can also lead to musculoskeletal injury (MSI), such as sprains and strains.
To prevent an MSI, we need to look at the task, the equipment, and the physical and organizational environment. For example, consider camera operators. How long do they hold a camera for without moving? How much do the cameras weigh? What positions are their bodies in while they hold the cameras?
This article was written for 2020 Fall Safety Scene Magazine.
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