Pre-Existing Conditions And Psychosocial Factors - NEC POWERMATE VP Manual

PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL
FACTORS
A-12 Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some
people more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders
include the following: hereditary factors, vascular
disorders, obesity, metabolic disorders, endocrine
disorders (e.g., diabetes), connective tissue disorders (e.g.,
arthritis), prior trauma (to the hands, wrists, arms,
shoulders, neck, or back), prior musculoskeletal disorders,
aging, fluid retention due to pregnancy, poor physical
conditioning and dietary habits, and other conditions.
Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders
include: workplace stress, poor job satisfaction, lack of
support by management, and/or lack of control over one's
work.
See a physician if you experience pain, tenderness,
swelling, burning, cramping, throbbing, weakness,
soreness, tingling and/or numbness in the hands, wrists,
arms, shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.