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Back Injuries.The Number One Workplace Safety Problem.

Back injuries are considered by OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as the #1 workplace safety problem in the United States.
Back injuries can be:
* Very painful for the employee;
* An injury that can last long term or be a lifetime disability;
* Very expensive to treat or diagnose
How to avoid injuries.
Preventing back pain and injury [...]

24Apr2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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How Ergonomics Can Improve the Bottom Line.

If work is performed in awkward postures or with excessive effort, fatigue and discomfort may be the result. Under these conditions muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels can be damaged. Injuries of this type are known as musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. MSDs can increase the cost of doing business both directly and indirectly.
Direct costs [...]

21Nov2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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8 Ergonomic Tips for Office Workers When Using A Computer.

Here are some simple steps that you can take to help alleviate the pains, strains and long term medical problems that can develop over time by working on a computer on a daily basis. These ergonomic tips are easy to implement. By providing your employees with this information as well as the tools needed (wrist [...]

3Aug2008 | admin | 1 comment | Continued