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As an employer, you have a number of assets that hold value to the company. Of all the assets you could possibly be in possession of, employees are undoubtedly the most valuable. Employees run the day-to-day operations of a business,…
For both men and for women, a well-rounded employee with an adequate level of strength requires training and exercising more than just the glamor muscles. Both employees and the employer alike need to understand the importance of smaller muscles, namely…
There is a popular phrase in regards to the benefits of sound ergonomics in the workplace: “Good ergonomics is good economics!” The phrase essentially refers to the competitive advantage, or improvement in overall profitability, that companies achieve by ensuring employees…
The process of aging has an effect on every part of body, and this process occurs at different times and at different rates for different people. As we progress from adolescence to middle-aged and beyond, our muscle mass slowly begins…
The jobsite is the place where the average U.S. worker spends most of their time. Whether it’s eight, ten or twelve hour days during the first, second or third shift, it takes a lot to ensure employees are physically and…
Occupational safety and health professionals have a lot on their plates when it comes to managing the potential hazards that can harm their workers. Protecting the company’s bottom line and maintaining productivity and efficiency are obvious motives for this concern,…
Using sunscreen, following a nutritionally sound diet and limiting exposure to radiation are common guidelines to follow to reduce cancer risk. But are there other factors that can help reduce one’s risk for being diagnosed with cancer. To address these…
As disability and absence-related costs continue to increase for employers nationwide, experts probe into the factors that contribute to long-term disability cases. According to a study published in the January edition of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM),…
There are many factors that can come into play when determining a person’s cardiovascular health. In the workplace, it may be easy to tell whether someone is obese or injured because of the physical signs, but cardiovascular health can be…
How do we combat risk of injury in the workplace? With all of the different environmental factors that contribute to risk of an injury on the job, trying to avoid risk can haunt the dreams of some safety professionals. A…