Question

Glenbrook Hospital finds that wrist pain is common among its lab workers. The hospital determines that the lab workers use repetitive hand motions in sorting and storing test tubes. Glenbrook’s next step should be to
compile a list of injured employee’s names.
provide lab workers with pain medication.
identify more hazards in the laboratory.
devise a strategy to reduce the risk of wrist injury.

Answer 1

devise a strategy to reduce the risk of wrist injury.

Reason: The hazard (repetitive hand motions) has been identified, so the next step is to implement prevention—using ergonomic interventions (engineering and administrative controls such as redesigning tasks/workstations, ergonomic tools, job rotation, breaks, and training) rather than just treating symptoms or listing cases.