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Ergonomics
2 Common At-Work Postures That Lead to Musculoskeletal Problems (And Why)
Work postures are among the riskiest behaviors for developing a work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD).For workers, WMSDs are more than just a pain in the neck...
By: Corinna Cornejo
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Ergonomics
6 Things an Ergonomist Can Improve in Your Workplace
Ergonomists are trained to analyze all aspects of the workplace to ensure work environments fit with the attributes of the people doing the work and that jobs can be...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Wellness
Fatigue Management in Night Shift Workers and Employer Risks
What did Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and the Exxon Valdez accidents have in common? They all occurred during night shifts.Night Shift is Here to StayEvery night, 15...
By: Suzanne Ball
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Health and Safety
8 Key Injury Groupings To Be Aware Of In The Workplace
Knowing the hazards your workers face and understanding the nature of the injuries that occur in your workplace is critical to keeping your workers safe and can...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Wellness
Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Employers Money?
Can a wellness program actually reduce the heavy burden of medical care costs in your company?It depends. First, a little background.With healthcare costs continuing to...
By: Suzanne Ball
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Health and Safety
8 Steps To Reduce Workers' Compensation Costs
Workers' compensation costs are rising every year. If not managed properly, workers’ compensation insurance can become a huge expense when workers become...
By: Michael Aust
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Ergonomics
5 Tips for Creating Ergonomic Workstations for Employees
Ergonomics is essentially “fitting the job to the worker” instead of “fitting the worker to the job.”In practice, this means setting up the work...
By: Corinna Cornejo
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Wellness
Office Desks: Sitting vs. Standing
Much has been said about the advantages of standing rather than sitting at your desk while you work. You may have even heard that “sitting is the new smoking...
By: Brad Hestbak
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Health and Safety
Introduction to Hazard Identification Studies
The health, safety, and well-being of employees in the working environment can only be ensured if safety professionals and company leaders take a proactive leading role...
By: Kurina Baksh
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Wellness
When an Employee Requires Hemodialysis
What happens when one of your employees tells you that he or she will be needing time off two or three times a week for dialysis? Or that because of dialysis, he or she...
By: Suzanne Ball
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Wellness
Encouraging Employees to Achieve Healthy Eating and Fitness Goals in the Workplace
Healthy eating and fitness is a growing trend in our society. Every day, a new diet regimen is created. Low carb, no carb, high protein, gluten free, grain free, paleo,...
By: Elizabeth Boerlin | Health, Safety, and Environmental Consultant
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Ergonomics
A Look at Lower Back Pain in the Workplace
Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent causes of limitation of activity and absenteeism in the workplace. According to a World Health Organization report, which...
By: Frieda Paton
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