overuse injuries in tradespeople

Lobster worker performing repetitive physical labor linked to overuse injuries in tradespeople.

What Lobster Workers and Tradespeople Need to Know About Overuse Injuries

Posted by: in Work Injuries on May 18, 2026

Physical jobs place a unique kind of stress on the body, and overuse injuries in tradespeople are a common result. Lobster workers, carpenters, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, fishermen, construction workers, welders, and other tradespeople often spend years performing repetitive movements, lifting heavy materials, bending, twisting, climbing, gripping tools, and working long hours in physically demanding environments…. Read More


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