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Occupational Overuse Injury What Is Occupational Overuse Syndrome? Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) is also known as repetition strain injury (RSI). It is a collective term for a range of conditions characterised by discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues in the back, neck, shoulder, elbows, wrists, hands or fingers (NOHSC: 3005[1996]).
Other common terms are: -
Who is vulnerable? OOS may affect workers in any occupation, depending on the type of work that is performed and the conditions under which the work is carried out. Duties which require fast repetitive movements, sustained postures and or repeated forceful movements have an OOS risk (NOHSC Fact Sheet 211, Overuse Injuries).
Examples of University occupational groups which may undertake sustained repetitive postures and / or manual handling:
Examples of occupational groups which may undertake sustained repetitive postures / actions:
Symptoms The following includes some of the commonly experienced symptoms which may indicate an OOS condition. Confirmation of an OOS condition should be obtained from an appropriate medical practitioner.
For further information refer to Guide to Discomfort
What to do if you have symptoms The onset of occupational overuse symptoms can be gradual. To try and prevent this from becoming a chronic problem, it is important to act early if you are experiencing symptoms.
If you are experiencing symptoms you should:
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AUTHORISED BY Director, Human Resources Page last updated: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 |
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