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We?re going to talk about Occupational Overuse Syndrome, which we will now refer to as OOS.
OOS has been around for a long time and has been given many names, among them, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), tennis elbow or housemaid?s knee, to name just a few.
The most common OOS Injuries include:
? Carpal tunnel syndrome
? Epicondylitis
? Trigger finger
? Rotator cuff tendonitis
? Dequerrain?s disease.
Along with back injuries, sprains and strains, OOS is classified as a manual handling injury. In some
sectors of industry, OOS has the highest incidence rate.
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Source: Occupational Overuse Syndrome - Safety Talk PDF (PDF) Document, PA Services Group
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