Category: Injuries and Illness

Sitting is the most common posture for many working Americans. Could all those hours in a chair be making them sick? Sitting has been getting a bad rap lately, with some calling it the "new smoking" and others referring to the health risks of "chair disease." For example, a study conducted at the University of […]

Even though fatal job accidents have declined over the past several years to 4,609 in 2011, they are still too high, says the president of ASSE. "It’s alarming that 13 people a day are dying from work-related injuries," says Richard A. Pollack, president of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) . "This is a […]

More companies are beginning to view ergonomics as an overall business tool. And they’re saving money. According to veteran ergonomics consultant Dan MacLeod, the value of ergonomics is often underrated—especially when budget time rolls around. Macleod, however, has catalogued many ways ergonomics can save money. Dramatic reduction in workers’ compensation costs. Good ergonomics programs cut […]

Studies attribute 40 to 75 percent of reportable workplace injuries to poor ergonomic conditions. Unfortunately, in an effort to cut these injury rates, some companies are making some major mistakes. Don’t be one of them. Walt Rostykus, vice president at Humantech, advises clients to integrate ergonomics into their safety management systems and to make ergonomics […]

Yesterday, we presented facts about this year’s seasonal flu. Today, we talk about symptoms and prevention. What are the signs and symptoms of flu? Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, but in rare cases can be […]

Flu season has begun, and your employees should be taking steps to prevent illness if they haven’t already. Here are some facts about flu and this year’s season from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What sort of flu season is expected this year? Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways, […]

Many employers probably think their employees don’t work hard enough. But the fact is that some people who do physically demanding work may be working too hard and putting themselves at risk of injuries from overexertion. Overexertion injuries are costly because there are so many of them and because they often involve days away from […]

Overexertion is among the most common causes of workplace injuries and can result in painful injuries. Take action to protect employees. Overexertion injuries can be caused by: Trying to lift or carry too heavy a weight (one of the most common causes) Straining to push or pull a load  Frequent bending, reaching, or stretching, which […]

Finding new solutions to old ergonomic problems in material handling jobs is a mission for this manufacturer. Read about some of their innovative products. Customers rely on Knight Global for products that reduce ergonomic risk in their facilities. Knight Global designs ergonomic systems for manufacturing facilities. The Auburn Hills, Michigan, company opened in 1984 as […]