Common Physical Labor Ergonomic Issues

If you work a physically demanding job, understanding and addressing common ergonomic issues is key to maintaining your well-being and ensuring long-term job satisfaction. Physical labor ergonomics focus on injury prevention through the design and evaluation of workplaces, including postures, manual tasks, and repetitive movements. Depending on your job, there are several potential issues you should be aware of, including musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). Here, we’ll cover these conditions in depth, discuss the consequences of neglect, and go over prevention and self-care strategies.