June 20: IRSST Releases Report on Job Rotation and MSDs

A large aerospace company that wanted to develop versatility among its assemblers by introducing job rotation asked the IRSST to identify the conditions required to implement job rotation with a view to preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The IRSST released a report on the process followed, methods developed and main results obtained. It highlights the importance of both the learning issues specific to jobs held in this industry and of organizational support for coach-trainers and team leaders.