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Injury Prevention Articles

The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Ergonomics 
The goal for this post on the Ergonomics Plus blog was to provide a bookmark-worthy resource list for all things ergonomics – from the definition, benefits,  and applications of ergonomics to specific tools and resources, we hope you’ll find this post useful and bookmark it for future reference.

Getting Started with Prevention through Design 
The earlier you consider ergonomics in the design and use of new equipment, tools and work processes, the better. Moving ergonomics upstream will save you from future headaches and issues that will arise from a lack of consideration for ergonomics in the design phase. Be proactive.

Back Pain at Work — Preventing Pain and Injury
From the office to the manufacturing floor, workers across the country are dealing with back pain right now. This is preventable, according the this article from the Mayo Clinic. Understand what causes back pain at work and learn what you can do to prevent it.

How Psychosocial Factors Effect Human Performance and Injury 
Your company’s culture, policies, expectations and social attitude form the psychosocial factors in your workplace. Studies repeatedly show a strong association between psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries — illustrating  the need to consider all domains of ergonomics / human factors (physical, cognitive, organizational) in your workplace.

Elbow Injury Prevention 101
Elbow injuries can be prevented! There are a number of things you can do to decrease the risk of elbow fatigue and discomfort for team members.