Michael Aust

Articles by Michael Aust

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  8 Steps To Reduce Workers' Compensation Costs

  Workers' compensation costs can place a heavy burden on employers, especially since they're on the rise. Here are 8 effective steps to reduce those costs and ensure your...

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  8 Key Areas of Ergonomics Employers Must Consider

  Discussion of 8 points in ergonomics that every employer should be aware of in the workplace in order to reduce healthcare costs and increase productivity.

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  OSHA's New Recordkeeping and Reporting Rule 2016

  Details and explanation of OSHA's new recordkeeping and reporting rule.

Q&A by Michael Aust

• What are the benefits of implementing a wellness program in my company?

  Incorporating a wellness program in your organization will keep your workers healthy and help promote workplace safety and health. Workers...

• Does improving a workstation's ergonomics have to be expensive?

  Your budget to improve a workstation may or may not be expensive compared to your definition of expensive. However, there are some simple...

• What are the benefits of an ergonomics program in the workplace?

  The benefits of an ergonomic program are twofold; benefits for worker and benefits of employer.Benefits for worker include less pain and...

• What is the NIOSH lifting equation and how is it used?

  The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has developed a manual material handling lifting equation tool that is...

• What are the features of a good ergonomic chair?

  The most basic and common features of a good ergonomic chair to consider when purchasing an ergonomic chair include the following:Height...

• Why do I have to wear a specific mask type in mask fit testing?

  There are a few reasons why a worker would be required to wear a specific mask type in mask fit testing.First of all, the specific mask...