Strategies for Preventing Computer-Related Injuries

This report examines strategies to prevent computer-related injuries in the workplace. It highlights the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, with statistics indicating the significant percentage of claims related to muscle and ligament injuries. The report emphasizes the importance of task variety to encourage changes in worker posture, improving physical job design to align with the body's natural movements, and incorporating regular breaks to allow for muscle movement. References to relevant research and contact information for further inquiries are also provided, offering a comprehensive overview of practical and effective injury prevention methods. These strategies aim to promote a healthier and safer work environment for employees using computers.

DON'T LET SAFETY SLIP
Strategies to avoid computer injuries
There are various strategies that organisation
will use to avoid injuries related with the use of
computers at the workplace. These are as
follows-
Task variety:
Different types of tasks will be involved like
combining use of computer with other types of
tasks. This will help to change the posture of
workers while performing the work.
Improving physical job design:
One of the important aspect is that
physical job design should be fit with the
way in which body operates. Such as joints
should be in relaxed position.
Breaks:
Short breaks will be provided such as time
for lunch, exercise etc. These beaks will
provide an opportunity to workers for
proper movement of the muscles during
the period of intense tasks.
REFERENCES
Ironside, J.W., 2017. Ethical, health and safety considerations. Neuropathology of
Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Practical Guide. p.51.
Kleanthous, A. and Cardoso, W., 2016. Collaboration through blogging: the development of
writing and speaking skills in ESP courses. CALL communities and culture–short papers
Statistics
In year 2015, 90% of claims are due to musculoskeletal disorders and among these, 43.8%
muscle injuries and ligament injuries (Kleanthous and Cardoso, 2016).
For more details regarding above strategies, employees of the firm may approach Mr. Kareen Moore.
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