TMS training: challenges and solutions

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are now a real public health and performance issue for businesses. The main cause of occupational diseases in France, they cause pain, prolonged work stoppages and a drop in productivity.

Faced with this observation, the training of employees in the prevention of MSDs is becoming a priority. Thanks to digital solutions such as those offered by the LMS Didask platform, it is now possible to set up a process for developing knowledge and skills through interactive training courses adapted to the needs of employees.

Let's discover together the importance of TMS training in companies, the legal resource requirements to be put in place for employers, the sectors and organizations most affected as well as the impact of prevention on the overall performance and safety of personnel. And how can an LMS tool like that of Didask facilitate the implementation of these training courses thanks to its Didask training catalog, its AI assistant, its adaptive learning and its authoring tool.

Understand the importance of TMS training in business

MSDs include several pathologies affecting muscles, tendons and nerves, mainly in the back, shoulders and upper extremities. They are often linked to repetitive gestures, inadequate postures, or excessive efforts.

Training employees to prevent MSDs allows them to act early to limit these risks and maximize their safety. Effective training is based on learning best practices, appropriate gestures and postures as well as on the establishment of an ergonomic work environment and adapted resources. Good management of these elements in business reduces risks and promotes a safer working environment for organizations and learners.

Why train your employees in the prevention of MSDs?

Preventing MSDs requires above all awareness, a good trainer and tailor-made training. By understanding the gestures and postures to adopt, learners can reduce the risk of disorders related to their professional activity.

Training dedicated to the prevention of MSDs brings numerous benefits for companies and their employees during their professional life:

• Raise awareness about risks: understand the triggers of musculoskeletal disorders and adopt the right reflexes.
• Improving prevention skills: enable employees to acquire knowledge in the management of professional postures and gestures.
• Reduce work stoppages: better consideration of risks reduces occupational pathologies and their impacts.
• Increase productivity: a healthy employee is more efficient and more committed to their work.
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TMS and legal obligations: what the law says

Employers have a legal responsibility for health and safety at work. According to INRS, they must put in place a risk prevention plan including the training of employees exposed to MSDs.

This involves:

• An assessment of occupational risks: analyze workstations to identify the sources of MSDs.
• Adapted training: set up online or face-to-face learning modules with a trainer on best practices.
• Monitoring the actions put in place: regularly check the effectiveness of the training and adjust the course and its content if necessary.

Failure to comply with these obligations may result in financial and legal sanctions, not to mention the negative impact on the company's social climate.

What sectors are most affected by MSDs?

MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) concern many sectors of activity, especially those where repetitive gestures and restrictive postures are frequent.

Some of the sectors and organizations most exposed to MSDs include:

• Industry and logistics: handling, carrying heavy loads and repetitive actions.
• Construction: prolonged postures, machine vibrations and heavy loads.
• The health sector: patient handling and prolonged standing.
• Offices and services: poor ergonomics of workstations and excessive sedentary lifestyle.

Link between MSD prevention and business performance

Investing in MSD training and prevention has a positive impact on the entire company:

• Cost reduction: less sick leave and turnover due to chronic pain.
• Better employee engagement: a company that cares about well-being attracts and retains its talents.
• Optimization of working conditions: good management of TMS improves the efficiency and motivation of teams.

Didask: an innovative solution for TMS training

To meet the challenges of TMS training, Didask offers an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) solution. Thanks to his LMS tool, Didask offers interactive training courses adapted to the needs of businesses. Its hybrid approach, offering the creation of tailor-made training courses and pre-made training, allows flexibility according to its needs. The Didask LMS platform highlights its educational approach based on cognitive sciences to ensure effective, sustainable and adapted learning for all.

The advantages of the Didask LMS platform for effective training:

• One LMS tool efficient: simplified management of training courses and real-time monitoring of the project.
• An AI assistant: intelligent support to create adapted teaching modules.
• One Author tool intuitive: creation of tailor-made training content without advanced technical skills.
• One Educational AI : a quick and accessible way to initiate an MSD prevention project.
• Pre-made training courses: in collaboration with experts in their field, for quality and up-to-date training.

How to set up effective TMS training?

To ensure effective training, it is essential to follow a structured approach:

1. Analyze needs: identify risks specific to each workstation through a detailed assessment of tasks and ergonomic constraints.
2. Choosing the right format: opt for online, face-to-face or hybrid training depending on the availability and needs of employees.
3. Use a suitable LMS tool: like that of Didask, for optimized data management and monitoring, while integrating advanced functionalities such as the Adaptive learning to personalize the courses and the skills development project.
4. Integrate training into a comprehensive prevention plan: set up regular sessions, interactive reminders, and ongoing evaluations to ensure progressive and effective learning.
5. Evaluate the impact of training courses: use accurate data, analyze learners' feedback and adjust prevention strategies based on the data collected to maximize the effectiveness of the actions implemented.

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The prevention of MSDs inevitably involves the training of employees. An LMS tool like Didask's, combined with a AI assistant and a catalog of adapted training courses, allows companies to easily integrate an effective and engaging training approach.

Relying on modern and interactive educational LMS solutions is the key to guaranteeing the well-being of employees and optimizing the overall performance of the company.
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