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March 2023

Effective implementation of job rotation

Orchard worker

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.

MSI risk factors

Assessing MSI risk factors

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

Warehouse worker

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.

Body map

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.

Poultry worker

Other considerations and further reading

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

Resources

Events and Resources

Upcoming events and a useful resource on Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention.

 

Discover more at worksafebc.com

For more information on  topics related to preventing MSIs, as well as general resources, please visit our Ergonomics page.

If you have questions about ergonomics or human factors, or need help managing the risk of MSI in your workplace, please contact us at: HumanFactors@worksafebc.com

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