In this edition of Safety Sound off, Andy and Gio discuss another ergonomic concern – contact stress . If you’re looking for practical solutions and ways to minimize ergonomic injuries, you’ve come to the right place. Click below to listen. For more … Read more …
We take so many things for granted each day. However, the ability to grasp and handle objects is something we rarely ever consider. We hardly take the time to think about how we are gripping an object. Until one day, … Read more …
In this edition of Safety Sound off, Andy and Gio discuss high-hand arm vibration using electrical tools. If you’re looking for practical solutions and ways to minimize ergonomic injuries, you’ve come to the right place. Click below to listen. For more ergonomic … Read more …
The Bureau of Labor Statistics report that back injuries account for more than 40% of all musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Back injuries are also some of the costliest types of claims accounting for significant increases in workers’ compensation premiums … Read more …
Vibration is an oft forgotten ergonomic risk factor, but one that should not be ignored. Repeated exposure can lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a painful and costly injury to joints, muscles nerves and blood vessels. Vibration exposure is found … Read more …
There is one type of stress that many employers may not even think about in their workplace – contact stress. This type of stress needs to be addressed as part of your overall safety program to keep workers’ healthy and … Read more …
