Managing MSD risks effectively means that you will need to consider individual capability, as strength, height and fitness vary. Some workers may have an existing injury that may or may not arise from work and that might limit their ability. Some may also have a poor appreciation of the risks due their age and/or experience.
Most construction workers could be exposed to the risk of MSDs and you will need to explain:
One of the best ways to get this information across is through work induction training or through a regular programme of ‘toolbox talks'.
Old unsafe work practices may resurface unless team leaders lead by example and supervision and monitoring are effective. For example, even if kerb lifters are provided, some workers - often the most experienced - may continue to lift kerbs by hand.
