**3. Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders**

To prevent WMSDs, measures must be taken to avoid exposure to risk factors. These measures could be *technical* such as an elevated work surface for a tall worker, *organizational* such as conducting ergonomic workshops, and/or *personal* such as working with rest breaks [28]. Some of the WMSD prevention strategies in practice include workstation modification, task modification, and provision of necessary ergonomic accessories. However, "for these prevention measures to work, proper knowledge/awareness about how (a) the work-related factors contribute to WMSDs, (b) to carry out the work tasks safely, and (c) to effectively use the equipment, are essential" [13]. Robertson et al. [29] stated that the availability of adjustable office furniture alone cannot reduce or prevent musculoskeletal injuries. For instance, a lot of computer workers sit on adjustable chairs without adjusting them due to lack of knowledge. Similarly, though many computer users know that bad posture is a risk factor, they continue to assume awkward and risky postures. Hence, to prevent WMSDs among OCWs and ensure their well-being, it is critical to educate them on "ergonomics" and "risk factors associated with WMSDs." An evidence-based strategy to impart this education is *Ergonomics Education* [13, 30].
