--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He had heard many of his customers…" description: "\"“He had heard many of his customers talking about 'repetitive strain injury' over the years and he was sure that, if he was capable, he too would suffe..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f11/stephen-craig-38289_death_he-had-heard-many-of-his-customers-talki_2278450.jpg" --- # He had heard many of his customers talking about… ![“He had heard many of his customers talking about 'repetitive strain injury' over the years and he was sure that, if he was capable, he too would suffer this - especially with the industrial tooling he carried around everywhere that he went.” quote by Stephen Craig](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f11/stephen-craig-38289_death_he-had-heard-many-of-his-customers-talki_2278450.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f11/stephen-craig-38289_death_he-had-heard-many-of-his-customers-talki_2278450.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f11/stephen-craig-38289_death_he-had-heard-many-of-his-customers-talki_2278450.jpg) > ““He had heard many of his customers talking about 'repetitive strain injury' over the years and he was sure that, if he was capable, he too would suffer this - especially with the industrial tooling he carried around everywhere that he went.”” [Stephen Craig](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-craig/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A worker worries that repetitive tasks will cause injury, especially given heavy equipment he carries. **In simple terms:** Concern about work‑related injury from repetitive strain. Key Takeaway Take breaks and use ergonomic tools. Themes health workplace injury awareness Mood anxious concerned Type cautionary reflective When to use this quote - construction sites - factory floors - field service - manual labor Key Concepts repetitive strain ergonomics risk management Questions to Reflect On - How can you assess actual injury risk? - What ergonomic changes could reduce strain? 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