Unfortunately, work stoppages are still too frequent in the warehouse. Musculoskeletal disorders (or MSDs) alone account for 87% of stoppages*. Preventing and reducing the sources of MSDs is therefore strategic for your logistics activity.

Work stoppages: the average cost to the company is €21,500*

But there are also hidden costs. Among the consequences most frequently cited by team leaders and logistics managers

• An absence means more work for the teams, which may lead to further stoppages
• The use of temporary workers which impacts on the budget
• Temporary workers lead to a drop in the quality of shipments: more errors and returns

how to reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders in the warehouse:

1. Detect and prevent: learn how to detect them and set up a prevention plan.2. Equip yourself better: examples of more ergonomic warehouse equipment.3. How to finance your MSD prevention plan: assistance, procedures and local contacts.4. Innovations and the future of prevention: start-ups working on it; interview with the company selected by Cdiscount.

1. Detect and prevent MSDs

• We interviewed Olivier Raquin, one of the experts authorised by the health funds and the INRS, who gives you his essential advice. Read the interview
• In addition, we invite you to consult the official website of the Assurance Maladie dedicated to the prevention of MSDs: TMS PROS

2. inform yourself, select, equip yourself

RAJA offers you a space dedicated to ergonomic solutions to improve working conditions and prevent MSDs. Some additional leads

• Read our advice for optimising your workstation
• Or design your own customised packing station (coming soon)
• Read our guide to choosing your anti-fatigue mats, essential for people in static positions
• Discover our range of equipment for the warehouse including PPE and safety equipment

3. Financing your investments

We have mentioned some of the financial consequences of MSDs, so the return on investment of a sound prevention policy is obvious. However, you can potentially benefit from aid. While some of these are on hold at the beginning of the year, others are still available, such as the Prevention Contract, which is accessible to companies with fewer than 200 employees

• Download the PDF listing all the aids and their conditions (https://blog.raja.fr/aides-financieres-tpe-pme-prevenir-tms)
• Contact your health insurance fund: CRAMIF or CARSAT

4. anticipate the future

Discover our article presenting 3 technological innovations that will revolutionise the way we work in the warehouse; including an interview with HRV Simulation, a start-up selected by Cdiscount’s The Warehouse incubator.

What about you?

Have you made any good resolutions and set your challenges for the year? Tell us more in a comment or by sending a private message to socialmedia (a) raja.fr*Source: INRS, the French national research institute dedicated to health and safety at work