Photo of the day: Position for safety and comfort-Safety Tips
Although sitting requires less physical effort than standing or walking, it puts stress on the lumbar area. Over time, the effects of a sedentary lifestyle combined with a job that requires sitting can lead to various health problems, including musculoskeletal…
Photo of the day: Sitting at work
Many workers are spending more time sitting at work in low activity jobs. Those who spend long periods in a seated position on the job are at risk for injury and a variety of adverse health effects, from muscle cramps,…
Photo of the day: musculoskeletal disorders
Ergonomics can be complicated, but this article provides a simple explanation all employees can understand. Ergonomic controls are used in almost all workplaces to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDS), often called cumulative trauma disorders or repetitive stress injuries. Workers often ignore…
E-Books: Ergonomics and Psychology Developments in Theory and Practice
Drawing on the work of experts from diverse branches of ergonomics and psychology. Ergonomics and psychology lay the foundation for studying human work using different approaches in psychology. It discusses recent advances in psychology and addresses their applications to ergonomics….
Common Orthopedic Injuries at Work
Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Even people with cozy desk jobs aren’t safe from workplace injuries. While it’s true that those working in construction, manufacturing, and other labor-intensive industries are at greater risk, everyone’s in danger of orthopedic injuries regardless…
E-Books: Occupational Ergonomics A Practical Approach
Occupational Ergonomics A Practical Approach by Cheryl A. Wilhelmsen. The book contains all the important building blocks of occupational ergonomics it revisits the fundamentals of workplace ergonomics and takes you to step by step through more advanced workplace evaluations. The…
Photo of the day: Top10 Injuries in office work
At first glance, you may not think there’s much risk associated with office jobs. There’s no heavy machinery in offices like there is in industrial environments. There are the same risks that are present in forestry or construction work either….
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Prep Kitchen
Your body is made up of muscles, bones, tendons, joints, and other tissues. This is called the musculoskeletal system. When you injure a part of this system it is called a Musculoskeletal Disorder, or MSD. at the end of this…
Workplace Wellness Initiatives to Improve Workplace Safety
Workplace injuries are expensive. The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index reported that U.S. businesses spent more than a billion dollars each week in direct workers’ compensation costs attributable to serious but non-fatal workplace injuries. Employers pay not only these direct costs,…
Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factors
According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2011, companies in the United States spent approximately 45 to 54 billion dollars on costs associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in 2011. Research conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed that…
What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace? A:According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), back injuries have a high prevalence in the workplace and cost the economy anywhere from 20…
Dust Control in Manufacturing 5 best Practices
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For many workers, the hazards they face on the job aren’t limited to the equipment and tools they use. Environmental conditions can also pose serious health and safety risks, and an atmosphere with dust is certainly one of them….
Biological Hazard Control
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Biological hazards are rarely given as much attention as other types of workplace hazards, yet they are present anywhere a worker can come into contact with other people. There are four broad categories of workplace hazards: Physical Ergonomic Chemical Biological…
Oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources -Safety Moment#22
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil & gas extraction in the United States. The most common careers in the energy & oil industry include geoscientists; petroleum engineers;…
Templates:Ergonomics Program and Ergonomic Assessment Tool
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The implementation of an effective ergonomics program includes a commitment by the employer to provide the visible involvement of top management, so that all employees, from management to line workers, fully understand that management has a serious commitment to the…
Understanding RF radiation-Safety Moment#19
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For most workers, radiofrequency radiation – an invisible type of non-ionizing radiation used to transmit wireless information – isn’t something to be overly concerned about. Low levels of RF radiation aren’t considered hazardous, according to the Center for Construction Research…
66 Safety Tips at work-Safety Moment#17
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Different Work Places have Many and Different hazards with high probability of occurrence if there is no proper control measure to avoid such hazards. It could be affect negatively on workers , equipment and Environment with undesired consequence of Ill health ,…
E-Books:Easy Ergonomics:booklet
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Easy Ergonomics A Practical Approach for Improving the Workplace was developed by the Education and Training Unit, Cal/OSHA Consultation Service, California Department of Industrial Relations. The document was prepared for publication by the staff of the Publications Division/CDE…
A Model for Managing Workplace Ergonomics ISO45001
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A disheartening reality for many safety and ergonomics professionals is that many of their initiatives ultimately become the victims of their own success. Once they accomplish the organisation’s initial objectives, investments in ergonomics and other safety solutions either evaporate…
Keys to Sustainable Safety and Ergonomics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A disheartening reality for many safety and ergonomics professionals is that many of their initiatives ultimately become the victims of their own success. Once they accomplish the organisation’s initial objectives, investments in ergonomics and other safety solutions either evaporate…
Ergonomics Near Misses
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Integrating ergonomics into a near-miss program involves identifying musculoskeletal disorder risk factors and empowering employees.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494023713193{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 2px !important;padding-top: 4px !important;padding-right: 4px !important;padding-left: 2px !important;background-color:…
Five Steps to Improve Ergonomics in the Office
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Managing the unique challenges found in today’s offices involves increasing your awareness of ergonomic challenges and following an improvement process.[/vc_column_text][xt_networks title=”share ” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_bg_position=”middle” xt_bg_attach=”scroll” xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1490255648234{background: #e8e8e8 url(https://hsseworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/blurred-background-4.jpg?id=5377) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490256520088{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-left: 2px !important;}”] What is in…
