Training Awareness about ergonomics should be raised by training workers and supervisors about the causes and prevention of WMSDs. A job analysis means taking a close look at a job to see what conditions are causing problems. It is important to look at all the tasks that are part of a job. As with any other danger, management should eliminate ergonomic hazards with equipment that gets rid of the risk. Other control measures include work organization and training.
Equipment can control ergonomic risks.
The way work is done can be changed without different equipment. Use safe lifting techniques to prevent back injuries. The use of safe lifting techniques is often not practical, especially when lifting patients, because the total weight lifted is usually the greatest cause of back injuries. When people are lifting too much, even using proper techniques may not prevent a back injury. In fact, relying on back belts to prevent back injuries might even make the problem worse.