Publications Making Sense of Workplace Injuries to Help Effect Change in the Workplace publication date Oct 2019 publication description National AALAS Platform Session publication description There are a multitude of ways staff can incur injuries while working in a research vivarium. Many workplace injuries can be prevented by proactively identifying jobs or tasks with a higher injury risk. Workrelated musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are reported by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) as the “most widespread occupational health hazard facing our nation today.” WMSDs can occur due to lifting, standing in one position too long, repetitive movements, twisting, poor posture, and more. The creation of a work environment where WMSDs can be avoided is optimal as this category of injury often takes a long time to heal, and in severe cases, may require surgery resulting in lost workdays to turn into lost work months. In line with the aims of our institution, we set ou...
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