How to Prevent MSDs and Maximize Human Performance with Early Intervention

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How to Prevent MSDs and Maximize Human Performance

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EARLY INTERVENTION

HEALTHY, FIT, ENGAGED

WORKFORCE

GOOD WORKPLACE

DESIGN

MAXIMUM HUMAN PERFORMANCE

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MAXIMUM HUMAN PERFORMANCE

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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TIME

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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EDUCATION / TRAINING

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