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Swedish Study Shows Benefits of Ergonomics to Caregivers

Swedish Study Shows Benefits of Ergonomics to Caregivers

In today’s age, most businesses have developed some sense of ergonomic awareness among their employees. The presence of proper ergonomics in the workplace has a profound effect on those performing duties and tasks, and has been proven to financially benefit…

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Shuford to Present “Safety First: Managing Employee Risk” in Las Vegas

Shuford to Present “Safety First: Managing Employee Risk” in Las Vegas

InjuryFree President/CEO Trent Shuford is heading to The Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV October 3rd through 6th for the G2E 2011 Conference. He will be moderating the panel discussion, “Safety First: Managing Employee Risk” on Wednesday,…

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Risks and Hazards in the Hotel Industry

Risks and Hazards in the Hotel Industry

In 2008, nearly 1.8 million people were reported as working in the traveler/accommodations industry subsector, more than 400,000 of which were specifically hotel room cleaners. Specific duties of these workers include dusting, vacuuming, changing linens, and cleaning bathrooms of hotel…

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Reducing Workers’ Compensation Claims

Reducing Workers’ Compensation Claims

In 2009, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 4.1 million work-related injuries and illnesses were reported. This number, albeit staggering, understates the problem. It is believed that the true number is 2-3 times greater…

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Four Steps to a Safer Workplace (Part 2)

Four Steps to a Safer Workplace (Part 2)

In some respects, ergonomics has become a hackneyed safety buzz-word. Basically, it is the idea of matching job tasks to employees, not employees to job tasks. This is a simple concept with what is often a very difficult execution. First, many ergonomic changes, especially in the industrial setting, have major costs associated with them.

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SHRM Chapter Meeting: February 10, 2011 Burlington, WA

SHRM Chapter Meeting: February 10, 2011 Burlington, WA

The Society for Human Resource Management Skagit-Island (SIHRMA) will be meeting and have asked InjuryFree to present. Mark Your Calendars! February 10th, 2011 from 7:15am to 9:15am at the Skagit Golf and Country Club in Burlington, WA. Workshop Details We…

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Regulatory Chat with OSHA Overview

Regulatory Chat with OSHA Overview

Department of Labor and OSHA offered a Question and Answer Webchat on January 5th, 2011. The purpose was to discuss question about the upcoming plans for regulatory changes and priorities of these regulatory issues. Here is an overview of what…

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January 2011 BEEA+ Bulletin 1st Edition

January 2011 BEEA+ Bulletin 1st Edition

Letter From the CEO of InjuryFree… Building a Successful and Sustainable Ergonomic Team… Regulation Update.

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Building a Successful and Sustainable Ergonomic Team

Building a Successful and Sustainable Ergonomic Team

As the 2011 year begins many facilities will be looking at ergonomics to improve employees’ ability to work without being injured. However, many ergonomic processes, while good in intention, are bound to fail. If you are planning to implement an…

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NHRMA Annual Conference: Sept 29-Oct 1, Sunriver, OR

NHRMA Annual Conference: Sept 29-Oct 1, Sunriver, OR

Are you an HR professional wanting to learn about Ergonomics in managing employee health? Presenters will demystify the role of ergonomics in the workplace, identifying how HR can be proactive in managing ergonomic programs.

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