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In the April BEEA+ Bulletin, we discussed how the work postures of sitting and forward bending contribute to low back injuries. As mentioned, most back injuries are rarely the result of single event incidents. They are typically the culmination of minor, repeated stress over time. Let’s look at how low back injuries are affected by lifting behaviors:
Companies spend large sums of money and allocate tremendous resources to maintain their equipment and facilities. The intention of these investments of course is to maximize productivity and minimize interruptions in business. What about employees? Should they not be maintained as well?
In 1996, Baby Boomers, those Americans born between 1946 and 1964, numbered 76 million according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s reporting. In 2006 they ranged from 42 to 60 years old. In 2010, the oldest of the Boomers are turning 64 years old. Nearly two in five workers between age 50 to 64 say they plan to work beyond…
A new study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy demonstrates that short exercise sessions can help relieve symptoms with people suffering from fibromyalgia. The study looked at 84 participants divided into an exercise group that incorporated a 30-minute walking exercise…
Cited from EBRI February 18, 2010 by Craig Copeland In a study published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), it is reported that the labor-force participation rate for older Americans (ages 55 and older) is increasing, which in turn,…
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…
Chronic pain is experienced by as many as two out of three older adults. Now, a new study finds that pain may be more hazardous than previously thought, contributing to an increased risk of falls in adults over…
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…
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