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What's wrong with this picture?
The techniques the worker is using to lift this object are misguided. You can't spell "misguided" without the letters m, s and d. MSD is also short for "musculoskeletal disorders," a fancy term for strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders and arms.
Moral: If you see workers using misguided lifting techniques like this, you need to take action not just to protect them from getting MSDs but to avoid being cited for failing to protect workers from "recognized hazards" under the General Duty Clause.
The Dangers of Improper Lifting: What's at […]
