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What is Contact Stress? Contact stress is concentrated pressure on a small part of the body. This pinching or crushing of tissue causes discomfort and often pain on the localized area. What are some of the hazards associated with Contact Stress? Contact stress becomes...
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What is Vibration and Temperature? Vibration is the transfer of energy to the body from an external source causing an oscillating motion. Combining temperature and vibration greatly increases the potential of injury to the body’s tendons, muscles, joints and...
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What is Repetition and Duration? Repetition and duration are defined as movements that are performed continuously using the same muscle group with little rest and recovery over an extended period of time. Repetition combined with other risk factors such as duration,...
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What is Force? Force as a MSI Risk Factor is defined as the amount of effort our bodies must use to lift objects, to use tools, or to move. When you push, pull, lift, carry and grip objects you are applying force. This generated force applies pressure on the muscles,...
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What is Contact Stress? Contact stress is concentrated pressure on a small part of the body. This pinching or crushing of tissue causes discomfort and often pain on the localized area. What are some of the hazards associated with Contact Stress? Contact stress becomes...
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The key to avoiding back injury at work is planning ahead before starting the work. Take the following steps to minimize injury: The safest way to handle the situation is to use whatever form of mechanical means that you have available to you. This means using...
