Tag: MSD Solutions Lab

Ergonomics: Controlling the Costs of Musculoskeletal Disorders

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Sep 29, 2023 EHS Administration

Updated: Sep 29, 2023

Do you have effective ergonomics interventions in place at your facilities or worksites? How much are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) costing you? Ergonomic hazards are among the costliest workplace hazards, according to Liberty Mutual’s latest Workplace Safety Index (WSI). “Overexertion involving outside sources” (lifting heavy loads) tops the insurer’s WSI­. Overexertion injuries collectively cost employers $12.84 […]

Safety Council Holds Small Business Ergonomics Summit

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Oct 27, 2022 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Oct 27, 2022

In recognition of National Ergonomics Month, the National Safety Council’s (NSC) MSD Solutions Lab held its first-ever MSD Pledge: Small Business Summit to help employers of all sizes prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The MSD Solutions Lab is supported by corporate contributions from Amazon.com Inc. The MSD Solutions Lab’s initiatives include an employer MSD Pledge and […]