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Employee Maintenance, Bio-Physics and Early Symptom Recognition

Employee Maintenance, Bio-Physics and Early Symptom Recognition

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?

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Risk Reduction in the Aging Workforce: The Case for Employee Maintenance

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…

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Ergonomics of the iPad

Ergonomics of the iPad

The new Apple iPad is now available for purchase and many people are discussing the poor ergonomics of the product. Amongst the key noted concerns (so far) are: The weight: The iPad is around 1.5-1.6 pounds (dependent upon the model),…

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MSDs in Manufacturing

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…

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Reducing Lifting Injuries in the Workplace

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…

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Worker Pain Related to Work Beliefs

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…

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Safety White Paper: “Ergonomics in the Poultry Industry: A Review of 25 Years of Industry Efforts”

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…

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Reading: What New Ways Will iPad Users Find to Hurt Themselves?

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…

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Limb Injury Prevention in the Workplace

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…

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Chronic Pain Found to Increase Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Chronic Pain Found to Increase Risk of Falls in Older Adults

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…

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