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Proof of how leading companies around the globe are weaving wearables into their processes and gaining clear injury prevention metrics. Tara is a theatre orderly at a hospital in Perth, Australia. Every shift she puts on an arm strap with a device attached that collects information about her shoulder movements throughout the day. The device […]

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Wearable technology is a general term for all technological devices that are worn on or close to the body. Often known as ‘wearables’, these devices have come a long way since eyeglasses back in the 13th century, from the Sony Walkman in the late 70’s right through to the more recent Apple Watch. Now, due […]

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For most people, when asked how one’s shoulders feel, the word that comes to mind is “tense.” The shoulders generally will rise around the ears if any form of stress or anxiety is present in the body. To have the head easily balance atop the spine free of gravity, the neck with supple rotation and […]

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How feedback (of all forms) brings the awareness to kick off a behavioural change Feedback can assume many different shapes. And now, due to the tech insurgence it’s being thrown at you more than you are probably aware. Do you turn off your smartphone-generated ‘Weekly Screen Time Report’ or do you face it and try […]

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Predictive technology personalizing the safety of individual workers for proactive injury management New advances in ergonomic training using sensors and biofeedback are forging a step change in manual handling injury reduction. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), coaching workers to self-correct their movements in real-time and avoid ergonomic injuries, is […]

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Exploring employee hazardous movement data can assist Health and Safety professionals involve substantive ‘‘upstream’’ organizational change Work-related injuries are a complex and costly problem. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are among the most widely spread occupational issues in industries and services, with increasing expenses of salary compensation and health costs, declining productivity and lower quality of life. […]

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Effective supply chain operates like a well-oiled machine. But like all machines, there are people behind it. In the case of logistics – many people. The headache for almost every operations leader is to keep their people productive 24/7, otherwise, the machine will skid. When it comes to declining productivity in the workforce, the main […]

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In ergonomics, the worker is the central figure. In safety-critical industries such as manufacturing, it is best practice to fit a job to a worker’s capabilities. Assessing hazards using objective and subjective exposure of risks to workers, fitting a task to the individual and using equipment to assist is essential. The goal of ergonomics is […]

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Manual handling covers a variety of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying. Most industries require some form of manual handling activity. Any injury sustained from carrying out any of these activities at work are called work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). According to the Health and Safety Executive, any injuries associated with manual handling attribute […]

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