Don't raise your arms when working above shoulder level.

Use a stool or stepladder when needed to prevent awkward reaching.

Keep your work within easy reach. This helps prevent you from stretching or twisting your arms and shoulders.

Vary your on-the-job activity to help reduce the risk of RMIs.

Give your shoulder enough time to rest and recover from stressful tasks.

If a task causes you to feel pain, stop. Rest your shoulder. Go to another task if possible.

Ask for help when you need it.

Limit activities that could strain shoulder muscles and tendons. These include heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, especially overhead. Get help when needed, or use dollies and wheelbarrows.

Find the best tools for each activity. The best tool lets you use the least force.

Rest before repeating a task that requires a lot of force. The more frequent the force, the greater the risk of RMIs.