I am proposing a study for risk reduction in the manufacturing sector. My goal is to observe if a correlation exists between the presence of wellness programs, (specifically those that focus on stretching, pre-shift and throughout the shift) and the incidence of injury among shift workers in the manufacturing sector. If anyone knows of any literature that would be helpful, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
I do not recall the details, but there were several studies conducted related to Industrial Engineering. They were also the basis for the ergonomic movement in factory and office settings. You may also find information under sports medicine. Here are a few I found.
http://ewiworks.com/pdfs/Stretching_to_Reduce_Work_related_MSDs.pdf
"STRETCHING TO REDUCE WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Bruno R da Costa, PT, MSc and Edgar Ramos Vieira, PT, PhD
From the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Both authors contributed equally to this paper."
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http://whs.sagepub.com/content/59/6/247.abstract
Stretching to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries
An Approach to Workplace Wellness
Rosanna M. Gartley, CRNP, DNP⇑
J. Lynn Prosser, CRNP, DNP
Address correspondence to Rosanna M. Gartley, CRNP, DNP, Program Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner, 400 Graham Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. E-mail:[email protected]
Abstract
A pre-shift stretching protocol to reduce employee injuries was initiated at a beverage company and a tin mill in the northeastern United States. The primary goal of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-shift stretching program on work-related musculoskeletal injuries. A secondary goal was to evaluate daily participation compliance during the 90-day program. Data on employee injuries during the stretching program were collected and compared to injury events during the same time period 1 year earlier. Comparison to injury events of the total eligible population during the study time frame was also included. Results of this pilot program in terms of injury rate reduction and participant compliance are promising. Study results may be useful for employers considering implementing similar programs and also suggest the need for further study in this area.
Received November 17, 2010.
Accepted February 28, 2011"
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