Turn your focus to ergonomics and address the spectrum of work-related injuries in sonography
Ergonomics and neutral work postures should be part of your day all year long. But, let’s shine a spotlight on ultrasound ergonomics during the month of May.
Here are some suggestions of ways your ultrasound lab can celebrate a commitment to reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders among sonographers:
- Start each workday with 15-20 minutes of stretching exercises.
- Do this together to encourage and support each other.
- Provide gift cards for a weekly massage during the month.
- Provide incentives for any worker who demonstrates comfortable work postures for 6 months.
- Have sonographers “spot check” each other during exams to note good work postures.
- Ideas for incentives could include a voucher for a free lunch, parking pass, coffee card, an extra day off, etc.
- Arrange for 30-minutes lunch & learn presentations on ergonomics.
- From Sound Ergonomics:
- A 5% discount on arm support cushions with coupon code 21PRISM5%
- PRISM Kit – A personal protective kit that includes an ErgoWheel™, exercise cards and a sanitizer pen.