OCCUPATIONAL REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES(RSI),MSDS & EMPLOYMENT LAW SYMPOSIUM

Southern Africa faces challenges in occupational health surveillance, including systematic underreporting, variable healthcare access, and inconsistent enforcement of workplace safety regulations. Occupational injuries constitute a substantial global health and economic burden, with the ILO estimating treatment costs and productivity losses totaling approximately 3.9% of global gross domestic product. Upper-limb injuries represent a significant proportion of workplace trauma, frequently requiring surgical intervention and prolonged rehabilitation periods that impact individual workers’ return to work. Bradley Research invites you to participate in this engaging discussion on May 21.

PROGRAM AGENDA
09.00-09.40
Introduction to Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)
Understanding RSIs and how they develop over time
Early signs and symptoms (pain, stiffness, numbness,
tingling)
Impact on employees and organizations (productivity,
absenteeism, presenteeism)
Importance of early reporting and prevention
09.40-10.15
Workplace Ergonomics & Regulatory Requirements
Principles of ergonomics (user, equipment, and work
habits)
Overview of ergonomic regulations and employer
responsibilities
Importance of compliance in reducing risk and improving
employee well-being
How posture and repetitive work affect the body
10.15-10.20 Short break
10.20-11.00
Task Analysis & Work Demands
Understanding how job tasks contribute to injury risk
Identifying physical, cognitive, and environmental
demands
Practical strategies to modify tasks and reduce strain
Role of rest and recovery in preventing injury
11.00-11.05 Short break
11.05-11.30
Supporting Return-to-Work & Sustainable Work
Participation
Workplace reasonable accommodation.
Barriers and facilitators to return to work
Role of workplace adjustments and case management
11.30-12.30
Legal framework & Compensation for RSIs and MSDs
Reporting procedures for RSIs
COID Act and IOD Management
Employer duties-OHS Act
Incapacity & Employment Equity Act

To Register:
+27 66 058 0834
+27 68 208 0571
+27 73 955 5332
+27 81 260 3183
nhlanhla@bradleyresearch.co.za
lindokuhle@bradleyresearch.co.za