What activities should be avoided to help prevent MSDs?

Prevention is the most important strategy for dealing with work-related musculoskeletal problems. Some postures to avoid include:

• Prolonged or repetitive flexion or extension of the wrist.
• Prolonged or repetitive bending at the waist.
• Prolonged standing or sitting without shifting your position.
• Suspending an outstretched arm for extended periods of time.
• Holding or turning the head consistently to one side.
• Any unnatural posture that is held repeatedly or for a prolonged time.

Some motions which should be avoided include: