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repetitive strain injury: see repetitive stress injury repetitive stress injury or repetitive strain injury (RSI), injury caused by repeated movement of a particular part of the body. Often seen in workers whose physical routine is unvaried, RSI has become epidemic since computers have entered the ..... Click the link for more information. . repetitive strain injurySee RSI.
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In our program, we emphasize getting yourself ready weeks before the work actually starts or you'll find it a pretty tough slog and dangerous in terms of repetitive strain injuries. By deploying speech to text software, businesses can take advantage of voice recognition products on the market that can speed up document production time and reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries that come from the frequency of key strokes a typist makes. The analyses utilize nationally recognized assessment tools such as the NIOSH Lifting Equation, which evaluates two-handed lifting tasks and helps identify solutions for reducing the physical stress associated with manual lifting, and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, which evaluates a worker's exposure to postures, forces, and muscle activities that have been shown to contribute to repetitive strain injuries. |
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