Enhancing Workforce Well-being: Combating Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Automotive Industry
If you work in the car manufacturing industry, you understand the physical demands and the repetitive tasks involved in building vehicles that workers are facing. But are you aware that these tasks can take a toll on their bodies and increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)? Here's what you need to know:
MSDs are injuries and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and bones).
In the car manufacturing industry, workers often experience back pain and arm pain due to repetitive motions, prolonged standing, heavy lifting, and awkward postures involved in assembling vehicles.
What are musculoskeletal disorders?
Why should you pay attention to MSD?
Back pain and arm pain are common among car manufacturing workers.
Repetitive bending, twisting, lifting, gripping, and overhead work strain the back and arms, leading to discomfort and pain.
MSDs can cause chronic pain, reduced range of motion, fatigue, and overall discomfort for workers.
These conditions affect well-being, job satisfaction, and quality of life, impacting productivity and potentially leading to work-related absenteeism.
MSDs do not only affect workers but also have implications for companies. Your company may experience increased healthcare costs due to medical treatments, rehabilitation, and lost productivity. MSD-related absenteeism and reduced work performance can disrupt production schedules, affecting overall efficiency and potentially leading to increased operational costs. Moreover, companies may face additional expenses related to workers' compensation claims and potential legal implications.
The good news is that the pain and MSD-related issues can be avoided.
Prevention is the key
Investing in proactive measures and ergonomic solutions can:
Reduce the risk of MSDs among workers.
Improve worker well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity.
Minimize healthcare costs, absenteeism, and legal implications.
Enhance overall operational efficiency and financial performance.
Take a step towards the prevention of MSDs with PRECURE.
MLI(R) Solution is helping prevent MSD
At PRECURE, we are aware of these issues, and so we developed a data-based wearable device, which monitors muscle strains and back movement. This tool can help you and your employees identify factors, which are causing the pain in the back during their work. Optimize the working tasks, behavior, or equipment to reduce the strain on the muscles, ultimately prevent injuries.
Our newest addition to PRECURE product family, MLI(R) Back, is easy to use, comfortable to wear, and provides an efficient way of mapping the risk of back injuries. Moreover, MLI(R) Back gives the users control over their pains. Through feedback, which is based on the data from work activities, the users can adjust their behavior to reduce the strain on muscles, which over time results in the elimination of the pain.
The recent measurements, which were done 6 months after the intervention in the manufacturing company showed following:
No new strain incidents in the arms
60% of the injured improved their situation
Pain levels dropped by 40% in general
Don't let MSDs hinder your workforce and the company's success. Take action today to create a safe and productive work environment for your car manufacturing team.
Contact us now to learn how our Solution can help prevent MSDs and optimize your operations. Together, we can achieve a healthier and more efficient future!
