Answer:
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can cause persistent pain, restriction of joint movement, and soft tissue swelling. What type of hazard can cause MSDs?
The answer is "Ergonomic"
Explanation:
The musculoskeletal system comprises of two components the muscular system and the skeletal system. The musculoskeletal system provides support and stability to the body, it comprises of bones and joints with their adjacent structures, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
Ergonomics is the scientific study of people at work, it simply deals with how loads in work affect the musculoskeletal system.
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries and disorders that are caused by prolonged pressure on parts of the musculoskeletal system. It is a condition that compromise the function of nerves, tendons, muscles, and supporting structures of the body. Common musculoskeletal disorders affect the musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, etc.). Symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders include decreased range of motion, stiffness, pain, and weakness which limits a person’s activities.
