A person’s musculoskeletal system is made up of the the muscles, bones, joints and all the connective tissue and ligaments that hold it all together. Injuries to the musculoskeletal system can be incurred in numerous ways, including straining, repetitive movements, and unexpected movements. There are several types of injuries that can be incurred including: Back injuries Compression and nerve injuries such as carpel tunnel syndrome Soft tissue injuries like hernias Sprains of muscles, tendons, and ligaments   While many injuries are acute, or short term, there are many that can continue to impact a person over a long term. In some cases, injuries could be felt for a person’s entire life. It is vital that employers, managers, and team members all work to ensure risks of these types of injuries are mitigated as much as possible in every workplace.