Goals of RSI Day To raise awareness about RSI C auses E limination of causes The need for fair compensation To help identify and address RSI issues in your workplace RSI Awareness Day What is an RSI ID: 1014101
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1. International repetitive strain injury (RSI) awareness day
2. Goals of RSI DayTo raise awareness about RSICausesElimination of causesThe need for fair compensationTo help identify and address RSI issues in your workplaceRSI Awareness Day
3. What is an RSI?RSI is a broad term that describes a range of soft tissue disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis and tendinopathies. Symptoms may include: Tingling or numbnessPain and stiffnessWeaknessRSI Awareness Day
4. Risk factors Risk factors for RSI include frequently repeated movements that use the same muscles, and require forceful exertion or awkward postures.RSI Awareness Day
5. Tasks with RSI risk factorsAdministering mass immunizationsPill crushingDialysis equipment programmingSet-ups, such as opening OR packagesChemotherapy drug administration via syringe pumpData entryOpening blister packsRSI Awareness Day
6. If you experience symptoms, here’s what to doSeek first aid immediately when experiencing symptoms (remember to inform your supervisor if you need to leave the work area).Follow up with your doctor as soon as you can.Report using the employee incident reporting process at your worksite (i.e., call centre, electronic or paper report).Start a WorkSafeBC claim for medical treatment and/or missed time from work by calling TeleClaim at 1-888-967-5377. You may also print the Form 6 www.worksafebc.com to complete and fax.Contact the BCNU steward/representative on the JOHSC to discuss your recommendations for changes to the work environment, tools, equipment and how the work is done.RSI Awareness Day
7. Make a difference at your workplaceIf you identify risk factors for RSI in your work:Report concerns to your supervisor or manager.Tell your BCNU steward or BCNU Joint OH&S Committee (JOHSC) representative.Make suggestions for changes in the work environment, tools, equipment and how the work is done, to remove or reduce RSI risk factors.RSI Awareness Day
8. International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day