INTRODUCTION: Currently, it is commonly accepted across industries that musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect employees, regardless of occupation, as well as cost that these injuries impose on the employer and the population as a whole. Nonetheless, in the manufacturing sector, it is generally common for individuals to perform manual handling tasks (MMH) which are believed to cause some of the costliest workplace injuries to date, such as those attributed to back . And although with advances in technology through robotics and the use of other equipment, the need for MMH has decreased, some jobs still require humans to perform these types of tasks, and this is most evident in small manufacturing companies. or warehouses that cannot afford these advances. MSDs contribute to a significant percentage of MMH-related injuries, with more than 387,000 or 33 percent of all workplace injury cases in 2011, far outpacing all other work-related injuries (Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 2011). This may be due to the well-known fact that MSDs are linked to jobs and tasks involving repetitive movements and strains, as well as identifiable risk factors such as awkward postures, use of force and lack of recovery before starting the same task again. However, the best means of prevention is through improving working conditions and implementing an ergonomic program. However, one of the main challenges facing managers and supervisors today is the systematic approach of conducting an ergonomic assessment and using ergonomics consistently through a proactive approach with the aim of reducing TMS either by technical means or by administrative measures. of paper... but by applying ergonomic concepts by eliminating dangers administratively or technically, the risks involved can be significantly reduced. Additionally, reduced costs for employers through workers' compensation claims and reduced time away from work occur when redesigning the workplace or task itself, thereby increasing worker satisfaction and reducing employee injuries. But it doesn't matter, without a proactive approach by management and employees seeking ways to reduce ergonomic stressors in the workplace, either by following the advice of administrative controls or by not using material handling equipment provided by the employer, the ergonomics program will fail. And to reduce these costly back injuries, a comprehensive review of work practices and employees is needed to integrate ever-changing technology to create safer work environments..