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Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Factory Workers: Evaluating a New Eight Minute Stretching Program.

Omotolu Olaitan Aje¹, Betty Smith-Campbell¹, Carol Bett¹

¹1 Wichita State University.

Workplace Health & Safety

|February 23, 2018

Summary

A preshift stretching program significantly reduced work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and sick days in factory workers. This intervention also led to notable cost savings for both employers and employees.

Keywords:

and health interventions ergonomics factory workers occupational injuries stretching programs work safety

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Ergonomics
Preventive Medicine

Background:

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) pose a significant challenge in industrial settings.
Existing prevention strategies require ongoing evaluation for efficacy and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the effectiveness of a preshift stretching program in reducing WMSDs.
To evaluate the impact of the program on employee sick days and associated costs.

Main Methods:

An 8-minute preshift stretching program was implemented for factory workers.
WMSD incidence and sick day usage were compared before and after program implementation.
Cost savings for employers and employees were analyzed.

Main Results:

A significant decrease in injury rates was observed post-implementation.
Time-off requests due to WMSDs showed a significant decline.
Both employers and employees experienced financial cost savings.

Conclusions:

The preshift stretching program is effective in preventing WMSDs.
The program offers a viable strategy for reducing workplace injuries and associated costs.
Further research with larger sample sizes and longitudinal designs is recommended.