how to prevent msds and maximize human performance with early intervention
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How to Prevent MSDs and Maximize Human Performance
with
EARLY INTERVENTION
HEALTHY, FIT, ENGAGED
WORKFORCE
GOOD WORKPLACE
DESIGN
MAXIMUM HUMAN PERFORMANCE
PLUSERGONOMICS
MAXIMUM HUMAN PERFORMANCE
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ESTABLISHMENT
EARLY INTERVENTION
ERGONOMICSEDUCATION
EVALUATION
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» What Early Intervention Is
» How Early Intervention Works
» The Benefits of Early Intervention
» Who is Best Qualified to Manage Early Intervention
Agenda
Early Intervention
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Early intervention is a proactive strategy designed to discover early
warning signs of MSDs and prevent them from happening.
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ERGONOMIC RISK FACTORS
INDIVIDUALRISK FACTORS
MSD
• FORCE• REPETITION• POSTURE
• POOR WORK PRACTICES
• POOR FITNESS• POOR HEALTH HABITS
Over time, exposure to risk factors leads to MSD.
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LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
MSD
TIME
MSD CurveFatigue vs. Recovery
FATIGUE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
TIME TIME TIME TIME
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The next 2-3 years worth of MSDs are in development right now.
The signs of future injuries are present in your workforce today!
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LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
MSD
TIME
MSD CurveFatigue vs. Recovery
Right now you have employees at various points along the Fatigue vs. Recovery Curve.
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LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
TIME
When do you want to know about the signs of an MSD?
HERE?
HERE?
or
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LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
TIME
When do you want to know about the signs of an MSD?
HERE!
We want to find the early warning signs of an MSD as early as possible!
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TIME
EARLY INTERVENTION
LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
MSD CurveFatigue vs. Recovery
The earlier the worker reports fatigue / discomfort, the sooner we can put
control measures in place to prevent the injury in the first place.
EARLY REPORT
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LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
MSD
TIME
MSD CurveFatigue vs. Recovery
Over time, exposure to risk factors leads to MSD.
THINK PREVENTION
LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
MSD
TIME
MSD CurveFatigue vs. Recovery
Over time, exposure to risk factors leads to MSD.
THINK PREVENTION
TIME
EARLY INTERVENTION
LOSS OF FUNCTION
FATIGUE
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
MSD CurveFatigue vs. Recovery
The earlier the worker reports fatigue / discomfort, the sooner they will recover
to peak health and high performance.
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Early Intervention Process
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EDUCATE AND TRAIN
1
ENCOURAGE EARLY REPORTS
2
REACT POSITIVELY, RESPOND QUICKLY
3
CONDUCT EARLY INTERVENTION CONSULTATIONS
4
FOLLOW UP AND REPORT
5
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Education and Training
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» Employees need to be able to recognize early warning signs
» Employees need to be trained on injury prevention tools, techniques and best practices
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Injury Prevention Tools and Techniques
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» Preventive warm-up exercises
» Proper lifting techniques
» Proper body mechanics
» Identifying ergonomic opportunities
» Preventive counteractive stretching exercises
» Proper resting / sleeping posture
» Strengthening exercises
» Fatigue recovery and sleep
» Proper nutrition and hydration
» Good healthy habits
» Personal fitness and wellness
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Encourage Early Reports
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» Employees should be HIGHLY encouraged to report early warning signs
» Create a prevention culture!
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React Positively, Respond Quickly
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» Over the top and on the hop!
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Early Intervention Consultations
Evaluate the job and remove any risk factors present.
Educated Self-Care Program for the Employee
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Early Intervention Consultations
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INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS ERGONOMIC CONTROLS
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Follow Up and Report
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» Follow up with employee weekly
» Report results, evaluate trends and look for improvement opportunities
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Benefits of Early Intervention
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» Prevent injuries and reduce costs
» Improve overall health & safety metrics
» Create a more healthy, fit and engaged workforce
HEALTHY, FIT, ENGAGED
WORKFORCE
GOOD WORKPLACE
DESIGN
MAXIMUM HUMAN PERFORMANCE
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Who is qualified to manage the early intervention process?
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Workplace Athletic Trainers for
Workplace Athletes
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Athletic trainers are allied healthcare professionals specifically trained in injury prevention and human performance.
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WORKPLACE ATHLETESPRO SPORTS ATHLETES
Use their bodies to perform work.
Use their bodies to perform work.
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WORKPLACE ATHLETESPRO SPORTS ATHLETES
Get paid to do work with their bodies.
Get paid to do workwith their bodies.
EvaluationEarly InterventionEducationErgonomicsEstablishment
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WORKPLACE ATHLETESPRO SPORTS ATHLETES
Need to perform at a high level.
Need to perform at a high level.
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WORKPLACE ATHLETESPRO SPORTS ATHLETES
Have an Athletic Trainer to keep them at peak health and maximum human performance.
Have an Athletic Trainer to keep them at peak health and maximum human performance.
EvaluationEarly InterventionEducationErgonomicsEstablishment
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PRO SPORTS ATHLETES
Have an Athletic Trainer to keep them at peak health and maximum human performance.
WORKPLACE ATHLETES
Have an Athletic Trainer to keep them at peak health and maximum human performance.
HEALTHY,FITand
ENGAGED WORKERS
EvaluationEarly InterventionEducationErgonomicsEstablishment
THINK PREVENTION
PRO SPORTS ATHLETES
Have an Athletic Trainer to keep them at peak health and maximum human performance.
WORKPLACE ATHLETES
Have an Athletic Trainer to keep them at peak health and maximum human performance.
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EDUCATION / TRAINING
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ESTABLISHMENT
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ERGONOMICSEDUCATION
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