Dear Shelly Richards,
As of recent, two out of the three data-entry operators have gotten Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or repeated motion sickness. In the future, the company will have to hire more operators, and we would like to prevent them from getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. As per your request, I have put together information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and prevention measures so the work place will be safe for all employees. All the information was gathered from secure sources that are exclusively for educational purposes.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a nerve disorder that results from pressure on the median nerve, where it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist and hand from the forearm, and is the most common type of repetitive motion injuries (Thornton). The symptoms of CTS manifest in many ways including tingling, numbness, a burning sensation and pain in the hand, wrist, and forearm, as well as a buzzing or electric-shock feeling when the forearm muscles are relaxed (Atkinson). Additional symptoms may include weakness or clumsiness of the hand, faulty sensation in the area innervated by the median nerve, aggravation of symptoms with …show more content…
All the recommendation should be followed, as this will enhance the working environment of the employees and ensures there are no injuries. Implementations may include a foot pedal in place of a key on the keyboard, a headrest and many more options. While this might be expensive, it may be more lucrative than paying compensation for even one employee. The average cost for a CTS case is over $13,000 (Atkinson). The one time investment of getting new office furniture and equipment will be more worthwhile for the company than paying workers compensation to employees. This will also boost the company’s reputation, as they will be known for caring for their
As of recent, two out of the three data-entry operators have gotten Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or repeated motion sickness. In the future, the company will have to hire more operators, and we would like to prevent them from getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. As per your request, I have put together information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and prevention measures so the work place will be safe for all employees. All the information was gathered from secure sources that are exclusively for educational purposes.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a nerve disorder that results from pressure on the median nerve, where it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist and hand from the forearm, and is the most common type of repetitive motion injuries (Thornton). The symptoms of CTS manifest in many ways including tingling, numbness, a burning sensation and pain in the hand, wrist, and forearm, as well as a buzzing or electric-shock feeling when the forearm muscles are relaxed (Atkinson). Additional symptoms may include weakness or clumsiness of the hand, faulty sensation in the area innervated by the median nerve, aggravation of symptoms with …show more content…
All the recommendation should be followed, as this will enhance the working environment of the employees and ensures there are no injuries. Implementations may include a foot pedal in place of a key on the keyboard, a headrest and many more options. While this might be expensive, it may be more lucrative than paying compensation for even one employee. The average cost for a CTS case is over $13,000 (Atkinson). The one time investment of getting new office furniture and equipment will be more worthwhile for the company than paying workers compensation to employees. This will also boost the company’s reputation, as they will be known for caring for their