What is job rotation?

Job rotation is when workers move between difficult tasks during their workday in order to help reduce injuries associated with MSI.

Assessing MSI risk factors

You can determine the effectiveness of job rotation using the hierarchy of controls.

Allowing effective rest periods for soft tissue

Once you have gone through your hierarchy of controls and adopted a job rotation, you need to ensure the rotation is effective.

Involving workers in the plan

Provide workers with an opportunity to provide insight into their work, and use a body map to identify the body parts and muscles used in each task.

Other considerations and further reading

When implementing a job rotation schedule, you may need to consider organizational restraints.

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