Tag: Achieve Safety Excellence

Identifying Effective Ergonomic Interventions for Office Workers

By Jennifer Busick Jun 11, 2015 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Jun 17, 2015

Organizations invest large sums into computer equipment—desktops or laptops, monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripherals—and installed software, applications, Web technology, and other telecommunications components. Sometimes, they don’t get the full benefit from those investments, not because of the technology acquired but because of the work environment in which they are used. To maximize the value of […]

Identifying Effective Ergonomic Interventions for Material Handling

By Jennifer Busick Jun 10, 2015 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Jun 16, 2015

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal injuries, also called overexertion injuries, account for approximately 30% of lost-time injuries. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers experience the highest number of overexertion injuries. These injuries often involve strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders, and upper limbs. A new publication from the National […]