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Assessing MSI risk factors

Hierarchy of controls

Developing an effective job rotation schedule can be complex as it requires not only considering worker exposure, but also productivity and organizational constraints. 

Before you decide on what jobs should be rotated, you need to carefully consider whether the rotation is an appropriate control or if there are other options to reduce MSI risk factors. There may be more effective controls to consider before implementing an administrative control such as job rotation.

You can determine the effectiveness of job rotation by using the hierarchy of controls. This system highlights the importance of evaluating tasks to ensure your using appropriate controls. Here’s what to do:

  1. Determine if you can eliminate the tasks that are associated with an increased risk of MSI.
  2. Consider implementing engineering or substitution controls that can reduce the risk of MSI through redesign, planning, or assistive aids.
  3. If one and two are not an option, consider reducing exposure to MSI risk factors through an administrative control, such as job rotation.

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