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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) currently account for one-third of all occupational injuries and illnesses reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) by employers every year.
These disorders constitute the largest job-related injury and illness problem in the United States today. Workers suffering from MSDs experience less strength for gripping and less range of motion. In extreme cases, a person may experience loss of muscle function and inability to do everyday tasks.
Here are some common symptoms you should watch out for:
· Painful joints
· Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
· Shooting or stabbing pains in arms or legs
· Swelling, inflammation, burning sensation
· Pain in wrists, shoulders, forearms, knees
· Fingers or toes turning white
· Back or neck pain, stiffness
By adapting tasks, workstations, tools, and equipment to fit the worker, ergonomics seeks to reduce physical stress on a worker’s body and eliminate many potentially serious, disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
UF has a commitment to provide a safe environment for its employees, students and guests. One element of this commitment is providing information, evaluation and consultation to reduce the risks of developing ergonomic injury.
Our Computer Ergonomics Pamphlet provides suggestions on how to create a comfortable computer workstation to help reduce muscle fatigue and increase productivity.
*Please print double-sided and flip on short edge for a handy ergonomic reference.