An ergonomics program has been developed at the BCTF to help reduce the risk of developing an on-the-job MSI (musculoskeletal injury). An MSI is defined as an injury or disorder of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels or related soft tissues.
These types of injuries can often be avoided if attention is given to proper ergonomics related to work flow, posture, aligning your body with equipment and furniture, adjusting your chair, keyboard tray and mouse tray appropriately, performing stretches, and taking regular breaks.
An Ergo Team has been trained to provide ergonomic orientations and advice. Team members provide ergonomic assessments to new staff and on request. The team (Joanne Enquist, Liz Hines, Belva Lee, and Kathy Powell) can be contacted on e-mail at ergoteam@bctf.ca.
February, 2010
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