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Risk Reduction in the Aging Workforce: The Case for Employee Maintenance
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… Read More ›
Preventing Jumping Related Injuries
The ligaments and tendons in the lower body are designed to carry a certain amount of weight. During the course of a regular work day, employees may be called upon to lift and move heavy loads of materials, and while this can add strain to… Read More ›
Reducing Lifting Injuries in the Workplace
Lifting in the workplace is one of the most dangerous actions that takes place when it comes to producing injuries. Non-ergonomic work policies related to… Read More ›
OSHA Form 300 Recordkeeping MSD Proposal Public Hearing
As we have been following in our blogs, OSHA is advising an additional column be added to the OSHA 300 log to track the quantity of musculoskeletal injuries from happening in facilities. OSHA will be hosting a public hearing on… Read More ›
Worker Pain Related to Work Beliefs
Whether from heaving, twisting, bending or bad lifting postures, it’s well known that caring for the sick or elderly can lead to back pain. This often results in time off work or dropping out of caring professions… Read More ›
Safety White Paper: “Ergonomics in the Poultry Industry: A Review of 25 Years of Industry Efforts”
A new white paper published from poultry associations: National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association reports the poultry industry’s success in managing the occurrence of MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) in the workplace. Since 1992, the occurrence of MSDs has fallen… Read More ›
Proposed Addition: MSDs to OSHA 300 Log
Article Cited From Federal Register, January 29, 2010 According to the Federal Register, OSHA is proposing to revise its Recording and Reporting regulation to restore a column in the OSHA 300 Log for employers to record work-related musculoskeletal disoders… Read More ›
Reading: What New Ways Will iPad Users Find to Hurt Themselves?
In a new article posted in the Seattle PI, it is noted that with the rise in hand-held technology such as in phones, laptops and the new Apple iPad, doctors are warning against the pains we can gather in our necks and backs for using these devices. A new wave of pain caused from… Read More ›
Fit For Work and MSDs in Europe
Europe is driving a powerful campaign to raise awareness and introduce solutions to address the effects of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The Fit for Work study, presented at the European Parliament in Brussels September 30, conducted and presented… Read More ›
Limb Injury Prevention in the Workplace
Limb injuries can be some of the most physically and mentalLimb injuriesly devastating of all workplace accidents. Since the vast majority of jobs require the use of both arms and hands, and a large number also… Read More ›
