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Posted By Anne Parish
Would anyone have a toolbox talk on musculoskeletal disorders that I could use? Unfortunately the HSE don't issue one.
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
Anne
A good reason that the HSE don't offer a MSD toolbox talk is that any such talk should be related very closely to the context in which it applies.
Contexts such as an office, a warehouse and an assembly unit in a factory present very different kinds of MSD hazards.
If you can convey an understanding of the relevance of neutral posture and of minimal use of biomechanical force, you'll make a positive difference.
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Posted By Anne Parish
Many thanks for your response Kieran, I will take your comments on board.
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
Anne
You're welcome.
And if you'd like to do some research, these people are authoritative and clear writers:
Steve Pheaseant
Christine Haslegrave
Nigel Corlett
Pter Buckle
Neil Putz-Anderson
Karl Kroemer
Alan Hedge
A point of major significance to get acroos in relation to many contexts is the value of measuring relevant aspects of the heights, weight and strength of men and women, of differing age groups, in relation to dimensions of work furniture, equipment, loads, etc. assigned to them. Many MSDs arise not only because of mismatches but also because neither managers, operatives, etc. and many safety professionals don't appreciate the significance of the issues.
Match-stick drawings are better than no illustrations and only cost pence in chalk :-)
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Posted By Anne Parish
Kieran
That's very helpful, I will definately get some research done.
Many thanks for your comments.
Regards
Anne
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
Anne
I've just been reviewing a DVD with an excellent illustrated explanation of the structure of muscles and explanation of associated cardiovascular health, by Dr. Hugh Montgomery a medical doctor who specialises in education about basic human processes.
The talk is 'Flight, fight or fright', number four in the 2007 Christmas lectures of The Royal Institution.
The series of 5 talks on the DVD cost me about £6 direct from the Royal Institution.
Once you can explain structure of muscles and explanation of associated cardiovascular health, like Montgomery you can design simple exercises - in his case, he invited his young audience to pull the nose of their neighbour and estimate how many muscles they used to do so - to illustrate the basic concepts.
In case you aren't sure, he estimated they used 150 muscles to pull each other's noses :-)
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