Pippa,
Specific mobilisation exercises to keep the soft tissues
interfaces clean seem to be in order but first – as you suggested - an in depth
Physio assessment with particular emphasis on the task/s with a view to further
adaptation of the process/biomechanics.....if possible.
Let me know off line if you would like any further info or help?
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Sent: 15 March 2012 11:35
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] UL symptoms lab worker
Dear List
I would be grateful for your valued advice:
Lab worker who reports generalised stiffness, discomfort in
(mainly) his right dominant hand when working with DNA samples. This task
involves carrying out a process involving pipetting with soft touch pipette
(thumb) and moderate grip of the pipette for periods of up to 2 hours. He tries
to take a break away from the task every 30 mins but this can be difficult
given work pressures.
The symptoms begin after about 15 to 20 minutes but the task
is incomplete at that point and to change user is not acceptable due to quality
controls. As he returns to the task again over the course of the day the
symptoms worsen.
The symptoms settle completely after 2 days.
I feel physio referral may be of benefit and that to stop
and take a break from the task at 15 minutes would make sense before onset of
symptoms but this is potentially not viable due to the nature of the process.
Automation also problematic due to quality issues.
I believe one other worker has similar symptoms and there
are only 3 trained to do the task (one recommendation arising from that!)
Any thoughts or advice will be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Kind regards
Pippa Stanford
Occupational Health Advisor
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