Every Friday we pass on a few health and safety articles we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.

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Health and Safety Articles

Persistent Pain in the Neck! What Resources Help You Prevent MSDs in the Workplace? 
According to this article on the NIOSH Science Blog, upper limb musculoskeletal injuries account for one third of injuries with lost work days. The article goes on to provide a list of resources to prevent these common and costly injuries, including our very own resource center.

Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Don’t drive yourself crazy worrying about your next OSHA inspection — learn from the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards compiled by EHS Today.

3 Vital Steps to Workforce Well-Being, Productivity and Performance
This post on the Uprising Blog digs deep into what it takes to engage workers in a Total Worker Health initiative – an approach that shows the employer cares about all aspects of employees’ lives.

What Are Sprains and Strains? 
View this PDF file from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for fast facts on sprains and strains – and most importantly, tips for prevention.

Infographic — Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce
This week on the Ergonomics Plus blog, we posted an infographic on the aging workforce, the implications of the changing demographics of the workforce and a few simple ergonomic fundamentals to accomodate aging workers.