Involving workers in the plan

Involving workers in the design and implementation of the job rotation is necessary — they can provide insights into their work. Worker involvement will also improve buy-in into the implementation of the job rotation design.

One opportunity is to use a body mapping diagram (as illustrated below) to help determine which muscles or body parts are used in each task being considered for job rotation. Muscle or body parts involved in job rotation tasks should vary, allowing for recovery and reducing the risk of muscle fatigue and injury. Discuss with your workers the most demanding tasks or activities and the timing and sequencing that makes the most sense for efficiencies.

 

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Effective implementation of job rotation

• What is job rotation?
• Assessing MSI risk factors
• Allowing effective rest periods for soft tissue
• Involving workers in the plan
• Other considerations and further reading

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