Repetitive Motion in Food Manufacturing

1. Stacking products, moving materials, gripping, and repetitive hand and wrist motions can create life-long injuries known as Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs).

2. Typical symptoms of RMI are aches and pains, muscle and joint fatigue, swelling, tightness, stiffness in joint areas, tingling, numbness, and weakness.

3. Moving products or materials from the ground is stressful on your back and joints. If possible, try to use equipment like mechanical lifts, such as dollies, as well as storing materials off of the ground by using lift tables.

4. Your chest and feet should always be facing the task you are working and limit twisting and turning at the hip.

5. Store regularly used equipment and tools at an easily accessible height for all employees to avoid overhead reaching.

6. Gripping tools or tool handles should be nonslip and large enough so that the worker can fit all their fingers around it.

7. Always wear comfortable and supportive shoes if standing on your feet for several hours in the day, but be sure to take breaks and sit down whenever possible.

8. It is important to take frequent small breaks and lightly stretch throughout the day when performing repetitive tasks.

9. What are some repetitive motion job tasks that we have onsite?

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