Every week, we scour the internet for the best new OHS articles and resources (so you don’t have to), and share what we find in a “Best of the Week” post.

Ergonomics Articles

Fueling Ergonomics in the Oil and Gas Industry  
According to this article on EHS Today, “The oil and gas industry has job requirements that are very labor-intensive, and if the employee is not regarded in the job design as well as the equipment and tools that are used, injuries and errors will occur.” Learn how one company in the oil and gas industry was able to significantly reduce ergonomics-related injuries.

NATA Cites Value of Athletic Trainers 
According to NATA president Jim Thornton, “Athletic trainers’ expertise in musculoskeletal health makes them a vital part of an occupational health care team, whether working as independent contractors or employed through a company, clinic, hospital, or other facility.”

Proper Lifting Techniques for Back Safety  
A BLS survey shows that four out of five back injuries were to the lower back, and that three out of four occurred while lifting. This survey shows the importance of reducing back injuries caused by lifting.

Ergonomics Awareness Training 
Download a free ergonomics awareness training presentation courtesy of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Use the presentation to help employees and supervisors define ergonomics and its benefits, identify parts of the body that get injured at work, and identify work activities that can lead to injury.

Truth vs. Myth: Should Treadmill Desks Be Used to Prevent Sitting Disease? 
Should you combat sitting disease by conducting your work while walking at a treadmill desk? By now, we’ve all heard about the dangers of sitting extended periods of the day (most likely staring at a glowing monitor). So what’s the best solution? Is a treadmill desk the answer?