Today is International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day. It is a time dedicated to RSI education and prevention.
RSI is one of the most common workplace injuries, not only in Canada but around the world. RSIs can happen to any worker that performs one or more of the following movements: gripping, holding, bending, twisting, typing, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Although these may seem harmless ordinary everyday movements, when done on a repetitive basis could cause harm in the long term. Other factors may contribute such as awkward or fixed body postures, excessive force on hands or wrists, insufficient breaks or recovery time, and stress.
Repetitive strain injuries develop slowly over time. Because of this, workers need to be made aware of the causes of these injuries and how to recognize early signs and symptoms. But most importantly, everyone should be trained on how to prevent them.
Anne Tennier, President and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Some of the common symptoms of RSIs are joint stiffness, muscle tightness, redness, and swelling of the affected areas. Often, these may result in muscle injury, tendon injury, or even nerve injury. These injuries can hinder work productivity and could affect one's personal life. Because of this, I would like to remind everyone of the different measures we can take to prevent RSI. You may view the infographics and links shared below for more information.
For more information about RSIs and how to prevent them, you can view the following links below:
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