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The paper industry employs both transformative processes, as well as a significant amount of materials handling. From an ergonomics perspective, this means that employees should be…
People who drive or work on large trucks, forklifts, firetrucks, farm equipment and other vehicles are…
Using the wrong method to lift heavy weights is a leading cause of…
Noise in the industrial workplace is a common problem for many companies and workers. By their very nature, some industrial processes are quite noisy, especially activities such as sawing, smelting or power generation. There is more than…
If you are planning your return to work after being out due to an injury, take some time to plan your return. Talk to your doctor and your supervisor. Ask your doctor whether you should…
As the Baby Boom generation advances closer and closer to retirement, many companies are currently faced with managing an aging workforce. While it is true that…
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the person so that tasks and equipment do not create injury. One of the best investments…
Overuse injuries, also called repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or repetitive stress disorders (RSDs) are quite costly to businesses in all sectors. There are economic costs for medical care, lost time, lost productivity and administrative issues. There are also the “human costs” relating to…
In the National Football League, injuries come with the territory. So in order to keep the players in top physical condition and on the field, teams employ professional trainers, physical therapists and state of-the-art fitness equipment. Workers in industrial plants and manufacturing facilities have demanding jobs of their own…
The American manufacturing industry has made significant strides over the past 50 years in the area of worker protection. Whether mandated by government agencies or by economic and human resources drivers, safety programs have…