HEALTH AND SAFETY FACT SHEET - REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES - What are repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)?

Repetitive Strain Injury_Fact Sheet_EN.indd HEALTH AND SAFETY FACT SHEET REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES What are repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)? Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are injuries that happen when you do the same motion over and over, causing stress to your body. [...] This can cause us to work in ways that are not natural and put extra strain on our bodies, leading to serious injuries in our muscles and bones. [...] 1 HEALTH AND SAFETY FACT SHEET Other things that can lead to RSIs are working too much or too quickly, doing the same job all the time, using old or broken equipment, feeling stressed, working extra hours, not having enough training and vibration from tools or machines. [...] Also, the tools in these jobs are often designed for the average man’s hand size, not considering the smaller grip size of many women, which can lead to more injuries. [...] How can we prevent RSIs? To prevent RSIs, we need a comprehensive prevention program that includes: • Education about RSIs: Workers need to learn what causes these injuries and how to spot the signs and symptoms early.