Workplace injuries
Get some useful health & safety tips, best practises in injury prevention and the latest insights & publications about ergonomics in the workplace
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06.01.21
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Using Wearable Technology to Address Three Categories of RiskMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are disruptive and costly for workers, employers and society. Wearable technology can help address the risks of injury and keep workers engaged in the process by enabling them to self-manage their safety. Wearable technology used for safety has already developed beyond the nascent stage, and is becoming readily available to help reduce […]
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07.09.20
Common Injuries You Can Prevent with Proper ErgonomicsWhat is proper ergonomics and what are the best implementation strategies for preventing common ergonomic injuries? Ergonomics is the study of a human’s interaction with their environment. Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace for their workers. The number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) resulting from biomechanical exertion and their associated costs can be substantially […]
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17.08.20
How can Workplace Injuries be Reduced?Musculoskeletal injuries at work cost the individual, the organization, and society. Workers in many industries and occupations can be exposed to hazards at work. Hazards leading to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can arise from risk factors such as pushing and pulling heavy loads, lifting items which are heavy, bending and twisting, working in awkward body postures […]
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