Activity O

Occupational Overuse Syndrome

The most likely injury to office workers is OOS. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is an example of an OOS. RSI applies to the problems resulting from using certain equipment or overusing a small group of muscles when carrying out a task.

A typical way to get RSI is keying in information for a long period of time

Suggest 4 ways RSI could be avoided in the box below.

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Activity O Answer

Did you mention?

• designing the work environment ergonomically

• providing variety in tasks

• ensuring regular rest breaks and exercising

• ensuring correct posture is used

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