Safety Spotlight: Cumulative Trauma Disorders: What They Are & How to Prevent Them!

Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) are strains that may result from long-term repetitive motion or from continually working in an awkward position. Strains commonly occur in the wrists, arms, shoulders or back, affecting the body’s joints and surrounding muscles and tendons. CTDs are said to be today’s fastest-growing occupational problem, affecting all types of employees, from computer operators to construction workers. …

Safety Spotlight: Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs): What They Are & How To Prevent Them!

Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) are strains that may result from long-term repetitive motion or from continually working in an awkward position. Strains commonly occur in the wrists, arms, shoulders, or back affecting the body’s joints and surrounding muscles and tendons. CTDs are said to be today’s fastest-growing occupational problem, affecting all types of employees, from computer operators to construction workers. …