Who Is At Risk?

MSDs can occur in nearly every type of work or occupation in almost every industry. Whether you are performing manual labor in a field or standing in an assembly line in a factory or sitting at a computer, you could be at risk of developing an MSD.

You have an increased risk for musculoskeletal disorders if you have a job that involves the following tasks:

• Manual handling
• Manufacturing and production
• Heavy lifting
• Twisting movements
• Long hours working in awkward positions

The top ten occupations for developing MSDs include the following:

• Nurse aides, orderlies, and attendants
• Truck drivers
• Laborers (non-construction)
• Assemblers
• Janitors and cleaners
• Registered nurses
• Stock handlers and baggers
• Construction laborers
• Cashiers
• Carpenters

To learn more about Labor & Industry Ergonomics visit our Labor & Industry Ergonomics Online Training web page.