National Safety Council MSD Solutions Lab

Today, the #MSDSolutions Lab is throwing it back to one of our more actionable resources, the #MSDPrevention Policy & Procedure Checklist: https://lnkd.in/gi65Gy_g. This robust tool is designed to guide organizations in developing comprehensive policies and procedures that account for: ✅A culture that values worker health and safety ✅MSD risk identification and elimination ✅MSD medical management procedures ✅Strategies to support worker resiliency & wellbeing Take our poll. We would love to hear from you!

💡#ThrowbackThursday: Utilizing AI for #MSDPrevention!💡 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) continue to be a significant work-related safety issue, even as we stand on the threshold of industry 5.0. In response to the rising interest in emerging technologies, the #MSDSolutionsLab is throwing it back to one of our cutting-edge reports, Utility of Artificial Intelligence for Risk Reduction of MSDs. This resource explores: ✅ What artificial intelligence (AI) is ✅AI’s relevance to identifying risk and developing solutions ✅Thinking through AI for risk assessment of MSDs ✅Challenges and opportunities We encourage you to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces by considering innovative ways to approach MSD prevention. 💪 📖 Read the full report and join us in making a difference: https://lnkd.in/gS8YrGPF

Don't miss out! Join us tomorrow, March 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central for an insightful virtual townhall event on the categorization and reporting of work-related MSDs. Hear about best practices, practical strategies, and real-world examples from industry experts at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, TNO, and John Deere. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gWsVW6NV

📢 The MSD Solutions Lab is excited to announce that we have extended the application deadline to March 21, 2025 for our MSD Pledge members who are interested in the Pilot Grant Program, designed to pair awardees with solution providers to trial emerging technology for #MSDPrevention to #KeepEachOtherSafe. MSD Pledge members, don’t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate with us and submit your application before March 21: https://lnkd.in/gDEjVb4g Not yet a Pledge member? Learn more and take the Pledge today: https://lnkd.in/ga-xMgrq

With 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses reported in 2023 (U.S. BLS), MSDs remain the most common workplace injury in the U.S., costing private businesses nearly $18 billion a year. To address this critical safety challenge, the #MSDSolutionsLab released a new report, The Importance of Musculoskeletal Disorder and Related Injury Surveillance: An Organizational Approach. This new resource draws from 50 academic sources to provide practical guidance for #MSDPrevention through effective injury surveillance systems, covering: ⭐Standardized recordkeeping ⭐System implementation ⭐Technology integration ⭐Real-world application Check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g_4-XkZw 📢 Bonus Infographic📢 Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Injury Surveillance: A Proposed Smart Injury Surveillance System - https://lnkd.in/gVtgHPKH

💡 #ThrowbackThursday: Non-Physical Risk Factors and #MSDPrevention! At the #MSDSolutionsLab, we believe in a holistic approach to workplace safety. The Lab published a report, Accounting for Non-Physical Risk Factors in MSD Prevention, that sheds light on the often-overlooked non-physical factors that play a crucial role in preventing MSDs. While physical factors like posture, force, and repetitive motion are commonly considered when developing MSD prevention initiatives, it’s also important to consider the following: 🌟 Organizational Factors: influenced or controlled by the employer and related to the way work is designed, organized and managed 🌟Psychosocial Factors: concerning interactions between and among work environment, job content, organization conditions, and workers’ capacities, needs and culture 🌟Behavioral Factors: actions that a person engages in that can be modified or impacted by the workplace Let’s commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces by considering all aspects of MSD prevention. 💪 📖 Read the full report and join us in making a difference: https://lnkd.in/gXhYUwHm

#ThrowbackThursday: Safety Technology and MSD Prevention🚀 Did you know that MSDs are the leading cause of disability in the workplace? To assist employers in tackling this critical issue, the #MSDSolutionsLab creates free resources to support effective #MSDPrevention. Case studies are some of our most valuable resources, showcasing real-world examples of MSD prevention technologies. This week, we’re throwing it back to our case study with Cargill, who piloted LifeBooster's wearable technology and advanced analytics. This tech was used to identify, quantify, and better understand Cargill’s specific MSD risks, enabling them to prioritize mitigation efforts. Check out this case study to: 💡Learn more about this type of technology 💡Understand the improvements Cargill was looking to make 💡Gain insights from the impact made and lessons learned https://lnkd.in/ghtjXA4Z Has your organization piloted technology for MSD prevention? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out if you’re interested in partnering with us to create more impactful case studies. msdsolutionslab@nsc.org

✨ Throwback Thursday: Innovative Solutions for MSD Prevention✨ The #MSDSolutionsLab is dedicated to producing valuable resources to help reduce MSD injuries in the workplace. Today, we’re throwing it back to one of our resources that highlights the use of 5 innovative solutions for #MSDPrevention! Check out our TECHNOLOGY INFOGRAPHICS resource to learn about how exoskeletons, cobots, wearable sensors, computer vision and extended reality can be used to mitigate MSD risk in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/gq-zp8Rk

📢Registration for the Future of EHS closes on February 7! The Future of EHS is dedicated to an open exchange of forward-looking ideas, the latest in safety innovations and EHS best practices, education sessions, networking and inspiration. This year's event will take place on February 18-20 in St. Louis, MO. The #MSDSolutionsLab is excited to play a pivotal role at the Future of EHS by supporting three educational opportunities focused on #MSDPrevention. 💠Pre-conference MSD Hackathon (Free to students & MSD Pledgees) 💠General Session: Leveraging Technology for MSD Prevention 💠Concurrent Session: Tracking Ergonomic Risks in Production Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, share, and network with leaders shaping the future of safety. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ggUHx8k6 *Email us at msdsolutionslab@nsc.org if you're a student or Pledgee wanting to participate in the pre-conference Hackathon on Feb 17.

Tomorrow, January 23, at 1:00 p.m. CST, Worksite International is hosting their monthly Expert Hour featuring Paige DeBaylo, PhD, Research Manager with the National Safety Council. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about the work being done by the #MSDSolutionsLab and gain valuable insights on #MSDPrevention!