Ahead of Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day on February 28, UFCW 1006A is raising awareness to protect workers’ health and safety.
Often invisible, RSIs are musculoskeletal disorders which are caused by common actions, including pulling, griping, lifting, reaching, twisting and bending.
These injuries worsen when combined with poor working conditions, including little to no recovery time or breaks, fast pace, excessive force or weight, and fixed positions.
Signs and symptoms of RSIs include ongoing or intermittent discomfort, pain and limited mobility in wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, back, arms, and other body parts.
If you see any hazards or believe you are at risk for an RSI, please contact your employer, your joint health and safety committee member, your union representative or your union health and safety specialist. Eliminating hazards is key to prevention and we, as workers, also play a key role in observing potential hazards and starting the discussions with all concerned parties.
RSI day is observed on February 28 in non-leap years and on February 29 in leap years.
