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['Ergonomics']
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11/29/2023
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Determining if an MSD is job-related
Question: Would the following scenarios help the employer determine if a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is job-related?
Scenario 1: Barbara believes her carpal tunnel is caused by her work as an accountant. With Barbara’s permission, the employer takes a careful look at the history of her case and illness.
Scenario 2: Josh calls in to report that he hurt his back at work yesterday. He doesn’t think it’s necessary to have a medical examination. The employer agrees.
Scenario 3: Ann is asked to share any factors outside of work that may have contributed to her back pain.
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Determining if an MSD is job-related: Answers
Scenario 1: Yes. While not all MSDs are job-related, establishing the job-relatedness of a specific case may include taking a careful look at the history of the patient and the illness.
Scenario 2: No. A medical examination can help determine the job-relatedness of MSDs.
Scenario 3: Yes. Employers can characterize factors on and off the job that may have caused or contributed to the MSD.
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Determining if an MSD is job-related
Question: Would the following scenarios help the employer determine if a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is job-related?
Scenario 1: Barbara believes her carpal tunnel is caused by her work as an accountant. With Barbara’s permission, the employer takes a careful look at the history of her case and illness.
Scenario 2: Josh calls in to report that he hurt his back at work yesterday. He doesn’t think it’s necessary to have a medical examination. The employer agrees.
Scenario 3: Ann is asked to share any factors outside of work that may have contributed to her back pain.
Click below to see answers.
Determining if an MSD is job-related: Answers
Scenario 1: Yes. While not all MSDs are job-related, establishing the job-relatedness of a specific case may include taking a careful look at the history of the patient and the illness.
Scenario 2: No. A medical examination can help determine the job-relatedness of MSDs.
Scenario 3: Yes. Employers can characterize factors on and off the job that may have caused or contributed to the MSD.
Question: Would the following scenarios help the employer determine if a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is job-related?
Scenario 1: Barbara believes her carpal tunnel is caused by her work as an accountant. With Barbara’s permission, the employer takes a careful look at the history of her case and illness.
Scenario 2: Josh calls in to report that he hurt his back at work yesterday. He doesn’t think it’s necessary to have a medical examination. The employer agrees.
Scenario 3: Ann is asked to share any factors outside of work that may have contributed to her back pain.
Click below to see answers.
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