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MSDs in Manufacturing
According to the March NIOSH publication, the incidence rate for Musculoskeletal Disorders within Manufacturing is 41 incidents per 10,000 workers. Amongst the top sectors experiencing the greatest rate of MSD injuries per 100 full-time workers are: Beverage and tobacco products… Read More ›
Employees Return to Work 4 Months Earlier
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal demonstrates that employees that are part of a “integrated care” program return to work on average 4 months earlier than those receiving more conventional care. Studies like this seem to prove… Read More ›
Wellness Program Benefits
In an article posted by Stephen Miller for SHRM, he reports new survey results report the benefits in implementing a workplace wellness program, especially within a small to medium-sized company. Not only do wellness programs increase employee retention, they also… Read More ›
Employee Maintenance: An Effective Safety & Wellness Strategy (ASSE Professional Safety Journal)
Workplace injuries are a burden to businesses and employees in all sectors. Economic and human impacts affect companies as well as employees and their families. On the economic side, for example, $55.3 billion was paid out in… Read More ›
Are You Returning to Work After an Injury?
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… Read More ›
5 Reasons to Care About Your Workstation Ergonomics
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… Read More ›
Risk Reduction Through Early Symptom Recognition (EHS Today)
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… Read More ›
