Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) are amongst the most common types of employee injuries. RSIs are injuries that may affect tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, joints and other soft tissues. They can result in discomfort and/or pain in the neck, shoulders, forearms, hands, wrists, elbows, and lower extremities.

RSIs may be of concern in a variety of job activities. For example, sitting for extended periods of time at a computer workstation in poorly adjusted equipment, and in awkward postures can introduce a number of ergonomic risk factors that can lead to musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, as well as eye strain.

To recognize RSI Awareness Day at Humber, HR: Health and Safety Services is offering an Office Ergonomics Workshop on February 29. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for a mini assessment of their own workstation. 

Please refer to the Office Ergonomics Workshop & Mini-Assessment post on the communique for details and sign up process. In addition, later this week, look out for our post on general office ergonomics guidelines as they relate to your own computer workstation and more resources you can tap into.

Thank you.

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